She's home

We brought her home on Tuesday, and Hospice pretty much met us at the door. After we got her set up in her new bed, they spent quite a bit of time talking to us and getting to know us. She was in and out, sleepwise, all of Tuesday and Wednesday. During one point of awakeness Wednesday morning, Erica asked if she wanted to "get up today and sit in the chair." Her response? "Well, aren't you just a la-dee-da!" She hasn't lost her feistiness!

Wednesday, we gave her a bath, which was very humiliating for her, since it took five of us. Her comment was, "How embarrassing!" It also wore her out. I came home Wednesday night for Quartet practice because we have a wedding next week and must learn three new pieces. I also needed to get laundry and grocery shopping done before surgery/school starts. I called late Thursday afternoon for an update. They said she was awake around 6 Thursday morning and wanted to sit in her chair. At about 8 am, Dad helped her back to her bed, and she had been asleep ever since. At least when she's asleep she's not experiencing pain or humiliation.

Today, I had my own surgery - minor. Dr. Brandewie believes I have at least one uterine polyp, and wanted it removed via D & C. After I came out of surgery ok, Bob called everyone to tell them I was doing fine. He told me afterwards that Dad didn't sound like himself, and that just before they hung up, Dad told Bob he loved him, which threw Bob for a loop - Dad had never said that to him before. This worried me, considering Eva had slept all day yesterday.

When I came home, I slept some more. When I did wake up, I was hungry for lunch, so Bob made me a sandwich and got me some grapes (which, if you know me, you know they are my absolute favorite fruit!). After I ate, I just needed to know what was going on in Marion, so I called Mandie. She answered the phone quite upbeat, which was a surprise and relief right away. She said that Eva is not totally awake yet, but is sucking on ice chips for hydration. Mandie's positive attitude really made me feel better about not being there right now. I told her I had decided to pick Morgan up from Tar Hollow tomorrow and go straight to Marion, and since Bob will be in Indianapolis for the day, I will have both kids for the first time to see her since this all came about.

Heavenly Father, I ask that you give me the words to explain to Morgan and Aidan to help them understand what is going on with their beloved Grandma. I pray that I will be a vessel for your peace and comfort to them. I pray that, in our time of grief, we will be open to receiving and experiencing your blessings beyond measure. Thank you, Lord, for the love and comfort you will impart on our family in our time of need. Amen.