He's doing well. That's what all the marvelous nurses were saying today.
Apparently, Prof Hanna came in to see Richard last night at 11pm after he had completed another long surgical procedure. I think he asked that Richard be put in his chair as early as 5am to help clear the fluid in his lungs and I believe Richard stayed there until 11am. He got to go back to bed where I greeted him around noon. He seemed a bit groggy and was desperately trying to cough up his congestion. We're practicing cause he's about 85% there. Angeline, the Sister on duty said, "Don't worry...It will come!"
He was in his chair visiting with a friend when I returned around 5pm and while the friend and I visited Richard dropped off into a deep sleep for about 30 minutes. Nice to see. A bit later another friend arrived and Richard perked up more to reach his cresendo for the day which seems to end at the shift change around 8pm.
If Richard progresses like his neighbor in the ICU who had exactly the same operation by George Hanna last Saturday, he should be graduating to a private room on Monday. That will be wonderful for all concerned, as there he will be reunited with his mobile phone and his texting fingers will get back to their former glory!
Dear Richard and Rick,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful, heartening news! It leaves Larry and me feeling such relief, such hopefulness. It brings tears to our eyes, and deep gratitude. We have boundless respect for the courage and candor with which the two of you are facing this awesome challenge.
Thank God for your gifted doctor, and for the fact you have each other. "Two boys together clinging," as the David Hockney painting would have it. Know that we love you, and are quietly cheering for you each day, here on the coast of the other ocean, looking forward to a day when you might come visit us again.
We send you much love, along with many thanks for the near-daily news bulletin.
Del and Larry
Thanks Rick for that. So reassuring to receive a regular update and such good news at that. Hugely appreciated. Also fab comment from dearest Del & Larry. They will be particularly sympathetic and understanding of the challenges you are both facing so bravely. Hugs from us both. D&J
ReplyDeleteFrom one blogger to another...nice blog!! Am glad all is going well, am looking forward to bombarding Richard with texts once he is in his own room. XXX
ReplyDeleteDarlings,
ReplyDeleteHope I get this posting to work! We send you both much love from Catalunia (watery sunshine) where our septic tank has been carried off down the hill (and shattered!) by torrential weekend rain.
What a good idea this blog is, we will follow avidly.
Such love from Crispin and me,
xxx Shaunagh