Jeff is doing well and looking much better. He challenged the stairs with physio, had a chest Xray and poked 2 different times for blood. They were going to change his IV site but they could not find a good vein so they left the old one in. The old one is still functioning well but they don't like to keep it more than a few days. Another old IV site on the top of his left hand is infected and swollen. He is running out of good veins. On the step down unit they need an accessible IV line at all times in case of emergency. Wise.
He is eating well, and taking strolls by himself now or with his best girl (his Mom) lol. He had a buddy visit this afternoon while I was there. I left the room and watched some of Dr. Phil and ate my pm snack in the visitor lounge.
He may be in hospital until Saturday. They are trying to arrange respite for us when Jeff is discharged. It will be helpful for us. This way he won't be home alone while I leave for work and until John gets home.
They are offering Mon-Fri from 1300-1730. On the days that I am not working, I can use the afternoon to spend with my parents, get groceries etc. After doing 21 years of pediatric respite with other families I am happy to have the service in my home. Jeff will feel less stressed with someone here with him.
In the morning I took time to get some laundry,cleaning the kitchen,showering and having a second cup of coffee (or 3rd or 4th) before leaving for the hospital. This is such deja-view for me, travelling to St Boniface hospital everyday and staying the day with my boy.
I almost forgot the most important thing that happened today, Jeffery was able to take a SHOWER AND SHAMPOO with help. That made him feel better!!!!!!!!
This week he has received 2 cards in the mail from Stampin Up demonstrators from the US. They have a prayer group who receives the prayer requests and send cards and pray for the requests. My Dad has received 5 cards from the same group. Today's card to Jeff also included a page with encouraging scriptures.
John and I are going back this evening to visit.
Talk to you tomorrow.
Dorothy
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