Mom had a good morning today. Things went well at the Infusion Ward and all seemed be going in the right direction until this afternoon. Mom started to get warm and by the time Stasi and I arrived this evening her temperature had risen to 102.7. Mom was lethargic and extremely tired. Stasi called the doctor to report Mom's fever. We were instructed to bring Mom to the hospital and this is where we sit.
Mom was not in the least interested in returning to the hospital but complied with the doctor's request. The interesting thing is that when we finally got to the hospital, she admitted how badly she felt and that she knew this is where she needed to be. Mom is back in her beloved F Ground Ward among friends...the nurses and doctors that have so skillfully taken care of her every so often in the past. Stasi and I also received a warm welcome. Apparently if you run around with a camera, laugh a lot and wear clothes that blend, folks tend to remember you...go figure?! Nevertheless, Stasi and I are very fond of the staff in F Ground. A very capable group of medical professionals with fabulous senses of humor! We didn't skip a beat and took photos of all the folks who are working hard to bless Mom.
Mom was not in the least interested in returning to the hospital but complied with the doctor's request. The interesting thing is that when we finally got to the hospital, she admitted how badly she felt and that she knew this is where she needed to be. Mom is back in her beloved F Ground Ward among friends...the nurses and doctors that have so skillfully taken care of her every so often in the past. Stasi and I also received a warm welcome. Apparently if you run around with a camera, laugh a lot and wear clothes that blend, folks tend to remember you...go figure?! Nevertheless, Stasi and I are very fond of the staff in F Ground. A very capable group of medical professionals with fabulous senses of humor! We didn't skip a beat and took photos of all the folks who are working hard to bless Mom.
Tonight they are running blood tests, taking chest x-rays and doing all they can to figure out why Mom is running a fever while on antibiotics. We should have a better picture of things in the morning.
Before I share with you my amusing airport adventure, I must thank Kathie for the WONDERFUL care she so thoughtful and kindly gave to Mom. Kathie set up Mom's medication schedule in a way to make it possible for anyone to keep things straight. Not an easy task being there are 16 different medications to be taken at four different times! Kathie gave up time with her family and lots of sleep to make sure that every need of Mom's was met. Kathie also played cards with Mom, read to Mom, helped Mom to exercise her muscles and did so much more. Thank you, thank you, thank you Kathie! You are a treasure.
As for my airport adventure, I was due to arrive into San Francisco around 1:00 PM. I finally arrived in at 5:30 PM, hence the later than planned arrival time to be with Mom. I left my house this morning at 3:00 AM California time so it has been a long day and I admit I might not be quite as on my toes as I would like to think. When I got my luggage from baggage pick up, we noticed that it was soaked. Ugh! As Stasi and I were coming down the escalator, I smelled beer. I found myself thinking that the man behind me must have really tanked up on the plane and was going to mention something to Stasi. Just then Stasi noticed that it was my suitcase that smelled like beer! So how did that happen? This is a first for me. I have had luggage come out wet from rain but never soaked with beer. Fortunately, most everything was dry except one skirt. I decided to put it on to dry (and it made me blend better with Stasi) and off we went. What was I thinking?!! Now my suitcase is on Mom's porch causing the neighbors to wonder about the smell and I sit here in the hospital causing the staff to wonderful if I took up drinking. It was funny at the time.
We don't know how long Mom will be here in F Ground Room F042. You can reach Mom at 650-725-9390 As always, she would love to hear from you. Many Blessings!
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