Hospital

 Mon has gone into hospital today, Surrey Memorial Hospital. A bad fall down the stairs overnight. 

Update: Beth has a broken hip and a broken femur. Likely that she will have surgery tomorrow, November 9th. 

HOPE

 YES  I am feelimg more hopeful.  It was good to see dad up and about. 

He is annoyed as he has an alarm on hi\s bed wwhich bus every timr he moves because they are araid of his following.  We are so pleased t\o \see  im making an effort.

we had a little proble\m when some \real\ important pills for me when missimg.  I now have to discontinue them slowly.  I was haveing withdeawl when we could not find them; theyhave been fund

Lots of questions about what happens next.

Both dad unhappy.  I was planning tovisit dad today but am not feeling too good.

One good thing about sleeping I pray a LOT,  It is aboit 4 fall asleep for an hour.

There 

Off To See Dad

 Sandra very kinly offered to drive me to Surrey Memorial Hospital to see Dad today. I am anxious for him to come home soon. Hopefully he can keep his spirits up!

Maureen from the bible study got in touch with me and I will be joining them for the meeting in November. It will be good to see all those old friends!

I am walking better now. Taking the dog out occassionally.   

I am very depressed.  It is so hard to see dad struggling with pain and trying to walk a bit.

I will try to be positive. God is with me and hears my prayers.

Love to you all

HOPE

No one came to visit except Hillary popped in with a pizza and had a very short visit.

Lovely to see Carol and go for a drive.  The weather is fantastic.

She leaves and Rick has not come to make supper So I went for a walk and talked to two neighbors.

My memory has gotten worse and that worries me.

I am hopeful we can stay in our own home.  I really feel better here.  I can sense dad's presence.

Phone Call With the Doctor

Dr. Nolte has been a good and caring doctor for many years. I spoke with him on the phone this morning about the continuing pain from the back surgery I had in mid-August, and about my trip to the Emergency Room last Friday. When I told him the pain is not going away, he said I should delay any walking outside of the house until the back pain is really on the decrease. I pray that God will give me the patience to do as the doctor is suggesting.  Dr. Nolte has also perscribed me another pill to take along with some of my current medication. 

I will be talking to the doctor again on Monday, I will have some progress to report to him at that time. I long to be back outside with dear little Spencer. And to be able stop and chat with some of my neighbourhood friends on the street. Hilary is one of those friends and she has been very thoughtful in bringing by food and sometimes walking Spencer. She is bringing us fresh caught salmon to morrow.

Sandra has arranged for a nice lady name Carolyn to walk Spencer in the afternoons. 

I did a little wlking around the house and am feeling pain.  It will take a while for me to work it out.

It takes an effort to get back to writing.  I am going to try.

Rick was here today to get pills worked out. 

To-morrow Laura wiil be here and also rick and one of the girls.

From the Hospital Bed

 Ghost written by Sandra Bennett; notes of Beth/Mom/Grama

Here I am in a 4 bed room in the Royal Columbian Hospital.

So far all the people, the nurses, staff and care have been friendly and nice.

I found getting ready for the surgery challenging? ( writing on note pad bit small)

Two showers in the evening and clean sheets in the bed and getting ready to pack a little can be a bother.

It has been a long day.  Dad & I were up awake at 3:00 am.  I knew I had to be up and have two showers.  One with the head washed and one without.  I had to pack my purse with with.....stuff?  

No breakfast but I was too nervous to be hungry.  I did not miss my coffee.

Sandra picked me up in good time & helped me organize a bit.  ( I took stuff out of her purse, no wallet or money needed at the hospital) 

I had wanted to visit Carol before I left for the hospital.  Very happy she called.

I was terrified? to have a catheter and a tube down my throat for the operation.

My vertebrae have crumpled and needed to be repaired & filled to stop the pain in my spine.

Because of the pain I consented to the surgery.  I had given up the hope it would heal. It was too painful to take walks or to do little tasks in the garden.

I could not find my little suitcase that had been packed earlier.

Christine lady was being prayed for.  Next to be a your girl about 10 to something about parents...and talking reading to her.  They left when she fell asleep.  I think mom is taking about the other people in the room with her.  The curtains are all kept closed around the beds so you can just listen, not see anyone.

A gentleman with a bad cough has moved in nest to me.  His nurses name is Sandra.  

A bit of incoherent writing, I think someones cell phone was vibrating. 

I am not in any pain at the moment.  (that changed by the next day)  What a relief, pain has aged me. I walked very slumped over and tire very easily.  My brain is confused and frustrates me. My writing is awful.  I am miserable (this is the day after the surgery, pain meds being cut back a bit, getting instructions and cations before going home) 

I will not do this again! Too much pain, sleepless night.  

Was taken for an ex-ray to check on the vertebrae. Waiting for lunch but not really hungry. 

Love the visits from Sandra, Randy and Dad.

Hope to go home tomorrow (Saturday)

SLEEPLESS

 Yes I had a sleepless night.  I am trying not to worry about the surgery and there is no reason I should be.

The nurse will phone to-morrow and so will the guy who will be putting me to sleep.  I will find out more about the precedure.  Sandra wants to be here and that is good.  Maybe when I know what to be prepared for it will be bettwer.

Had a nice chat with Kim.  It is wondwerfu; Loranzo is a good baby and sleeps well etc.  They do miss Carol.  

We will be missing her as she is off on another trip toScotland on Thrusday with Morgan and Panteli.  They aways enjoy visiting there.

It is wonderful to have good times to look forward to.  I am looking forward to being more active.

Laura did some work in the yard.  It really is too warm. 

I hope I sleep better tonight.  Knowing a bit more will be helpful.

INSPIRATION

 IT is good to have my compter working now all I need is some inspiration that lifts and motivates me.

It is veryhot here and  it is making me feel sick to my stomach.  I wish I had the energy to feel creative and smart,  Instead I just feel tired.

There is a nock at the door and Hilary comes flying in with two cold drinks.  She is trying to keep extra busy as her husand goes into the hospital in the morning for a heart a justment,  They actually stop the heart and remove it.  

She admits she is feeling very anxious which is understanderable.

We have a chat and then she takes Spenser for a short walk to go pee.

She is an inspiration.