Lest I suffer eternal damnation, I should confess that Betsy did indeed come home yesterday afternoon.
Today we got an early start for x-rays and a doctor’s appointment. The x-rays showed very little fluid around Betsy’s lungs and Br. Boice removed her PICC line.
Now this may not sound like much but it took close to six hours to do these two things. By the time we got back home in the early afternoon Betsy was pretty much shot for the day.
But all’s well that ends well. In this particular case, ending well included a long overdue shower later in the afternoon. I’m also pleased to note that Betsy’s appetite for dinner was pretty good.
I’m encouraging Betsy to take the next couple of days “off” from all forms of medical practitioners, just chill out and start to maintain this blog!
Anyway, just like the 1935 Albert de Courville movie Things Are Looking Up.
Please keep the prayers coming.
10 comments:
Delighted you are home, Bets. That in itself is one Giant step. Hope each day will strengthen you and with lots of love and prayers you will see an improvement soon. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers..always. I love you Mom
Betsy,
So glad to hear you are home. Your husband must be terrific to keep the blog going for all of us who wanted to have updates at strange times of the day. We miss you at the annex and have you on lot's of prayer lists. Get rested up so you can fight this.
With prayers,
Marie
Betsy,
We check this blog daily for updates. So glad you are home. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Even if I just bring Becky over to keep your dog company! Lots of prayers coming your way..Kelly Miller
Hi Betsy,
I hope you were able to rest well last night without having to worry about the PICC line in your arm. So glad you could take a shower, you must feel more like yourself. I see you making progress each day. Sounds like your dog is sensitive like my Julie, and will perk up after spending time with you at home. Sarah
Hi Bets,
There's no place like home.... Just take it slow, one day at a time. Keep in mind the importance of moving, eating, and getting enough fluids. I know you like to get up early and start your day, so I have a suggestion....have Tom arrange for a personal care aide for you. She could come every weekday morning to help you shower and dress, get breakfast for you, etc. just until you feel stronger.
Hope to see you real soon, love you, Teen
Yay! Home (again) is good! Let's hope it sticks this time! Prayers continue (for Ginger, too!), for the comfort of home, and for continued strength.
Jay G. (Kevin's friend Josh's grandmother, Na)
Hi Betsy...I am sure home feels wonderful...and was thrilled to hear you actually had an appetite...keep up the good work!
:) Mari
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Ouida and Alan Fluck
Betsy,
Glad you are home. Hope you can enjoy this beautiful weather a bit. Still praying for you daily and am glad to hear you have an appetite. Keep it up! Hoping your blood sugars stay in control...we diabetics have to stick together! Take care and have a restful weekend. We are off to celebrate Steve's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. It won't be restful but should be fun.
Eileen Cortese
Betsy,
I'm glad to hear you are home. There's nothing like your own bed to sleep in!
I check the updates daily and appreciate the sharing of your journey.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Robyn Dunn
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