My cousin--the blonde, bubbly girl a few years my senior--is pretty sick in the hospital a couple hours away, in South Jersey. As a girl, I stood in awe of her giant stuffed animals, perfectly made bed and the carrot spice Bundt cake she once made. And from the sidelines, I quietly observed her sensitive feelings, the flip side of her upbeat personality. In adulthood, I've taken pride in knowing such a capable nurse and fun-filled person.
It seems trivial tonight to blog about lipstick or TV shows in the face of that. The hospital can be a lonely, sterile, scary, frustrating, powerless, cold, boring and/or noisy place--machines beeping, roommates calling out--even for nurses and doctors who end up in the patient bed rather than beside it. I hope and pray she will be okay. Feel better, Judi.
Good night.
TCOY
It seems trivial tonight to blog about lipstick or TV shows in the face of that. The hospital can be a lonely, sterile, scary, frustrating, powerless, cold, boring and/or noisy place--machines beeping, roommates calling out--even for nurses and doctors who end up in the patient bed rather than beside it. I hope and pray she will be okay. Feel better, Judi.
Good night.
TCOY
- Boot camp in dome.
- Walked back from town after dropping car off at mechanic. Air was brisk and bracing.
- Made turkey burger on wheat bun; had with kale salad.
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On behalf of Dut, thank you for the beautiful post. All the things you said are true. I will be leaving for the hospital in a little while (morning ICU hours start @ 11) and I will give you an update. On the bright side, L. went over later in the day yesterday and said that Dut seemed a little better from the time that she arrived to the time she left. Fingers crossed and prayers said. Love to you all. Lin
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this, Alice. Sending healing thoughts and prayers to you, Linda and Judi.
ReplyDeleteLin send my love and thanks, Kim. Xo alice
ReplyDeleteHey, Al. It's amazing what a few liters of fluid and IV antibiotics can do. Judi was soooo much better today. Still in ICU, though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your well wishes, Kim.
Oh I am so glad to hear that :) xo
ReplyDeletegood news!
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