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.

BUBBLES

 One of my favorite things to do is read to the children.  

We were delighted to have them come for a visit,  Our home becomes full of laughter and chatter,  

Ophelia is becoming a good little reader too.  /they are now buyinh clother and books for school.

They are happy and active children.  Leah is on sress leave but the girls are a handful so just another type of stress,

They had fun blowing bubbles.

Rick came and gave Spenser a nice long wakj,

He also got my computer working,  My mouse is now connected with a cord to the computer.

It is going to be a very hot day,  We will be taking it easy,  Good to have left-overs,

SOLVED

 

Lifelabs

 Went to Lifelabs this morning for a blood test. A long wait in a long line.  The girls are very good and it is always painless.  The funny thing was the man who waiting behind me was a man who had worked with dad for many year,  A very friendly kind man who volunteered to save my spot and allowed me to sit in the car for half an hour.

I am very pleased to have that done.  I am not feeling that well so hope we can find out what if anything is wrong with me.

Laura made a good lunch for us and we were both  very hungrey,  Now I am ready for a good nap and good news that all is well.

I was told I will be having surgery this coming Thrusday.  Rick was happy too and has been helpful to keep the process moving.

We were up very early and I am very tired now,  My eyes will not stay open

Rick got me started and dad will help me close..