Monday Monday

Had a bit of a respite from going to the hospital. Ever since June last year when I sold my bedroom set, I have been searching and contemplating what to do with my bedroom. With a budget of only $500, there were not many choices. Ikea fit the budget but everything is particle board. I refuse to buy Sauder products because they fall apart when moving and I seem to move alot. And so I resorted to watching craigslist but I have to say people sell some weird furniture in there! Finally, last night I spotted just the right set of dressers and nightstands. And with help from Chip, two drives to Waxhaw (yup pronounced like it is spelled), I am now the proud owner of gently used Broyhill furniture. I spent a couple of hours taking clothes out of laundry baskets and organizing into drawers. What a difference in my bedroom! I can actually see what is in my closet now! HUGE thanks to Chip and I hope your back is better. And what is freaky, the guy I bought the furniture from uses one of Chip's websites. Charlotte is a small town!

We did go up to the hospital and Mom was propped up in the recliner looking out at the city. Her CNA Vickie is so good to her. Today was an outstanding day weather wise. Her arm is in a splint to protect it. She seemed spacey at times and it takes her a long time to speak a few words. Malnourished is what the nurse told us, so they were giving her FPP as well as a couple units of blood to lower her INR and some lasix to balance out her fluid retention. Really need to get that peg in so she can start healing - has to get nourishment but she is too weak to eat.

One nurse who works on the floor named Shanae came over to me as we were leaving and gave me a big hug and wished us a happy new year. She asked how you were doing, Pat. I told her about your excursion to the ER and she said, can't stay away from hospitals huh! She sends her best!

Hoping tomorrow will be a good day for Mom to get the peg and start getting some nourishment so she can heal faster. I ordered some medi-honey so when she is in rehab, I will use that on her arm. I truly believe it will do some good. She actuallly stood for 4 minutes today so with some food in her system, she should start healing a lot faster.

Over a month and she is still there. She did ask to speak to a minister. She wants to end her life. I know she is discouraged.... Say a prayer they can put that peg in and get her some nutients very soon!!!