2008.10.26

2008.10.26

The really good news is that a draining tube which had not been working and causing some concern was "fixed" by her Dr. Asher. Previously he had said he was unable to do it but by some method today he did. He said it made him a happy man. Otherwise the draining was to have to be into the face area and then naturally dissipate.

Linda was moved during the night from Intensive Care into room 9910. Visiting hours are open and she is doing ok with visitors. She skipped Progressive Care, so perhaps that is a good sign.

Her eye area continues to swell and she still has not opened her eyes. Putting cold water there to help .Eating regular food and no more IV. I read the headlines to her from the paper and shared what was going on in the world. We "watched" the end of the panther game with my updating her during the comeback. She still is upset about the terrible game at Tampa.

Rev. Bill Roth (MPUMC Minister of Congregational Care) came by today when I was not there and Linda was asleep. He said a prayer and left. When I came I saw his card and later Linda said that Bill Roth had said a beautiful prayer so maybe she was playing possum. (Mystery solved, Linda said Bill Roth also called and that is when she heard his prayers.)Thanks Bill. Which reminds me, she appreciates your prayers and support

On a sad note, Bertha's husband had a stroke yesterday (while with about 15 of their family in Florida for a family reunion). He was flown back to Charlotte this morning at about 4:30 am. They are awaiting MRI results but right now he cannot or is not being allowed to eat through the mouth. Loss of movement on one of his sides. Speech not working but he knows what is going on around him , waving goodbye for example when I left. Bertha (Gerald) is a lady who does house cleaning at my home and at Linda's several times a month. We were counting on her so that might be modified going forward as she deals with him. He is at Presbyterian Healtcare ,200 Hawthorn Lane, Charlotte NC 28233 (hospital # is 704 384 4000) room 479 and his name is John Gerald Jr. Their son is a minister of Gethsamine Baptist Church.