Update on Mom

Well, dad called around 7 and said that he was headed home. Mom had opened her eyes, but wasn't really responsive....to him, anyway. He said she looked good! He was expecting her to look a little worse.

I called up there and talked to her nurse, Gina. She was really nice. She said mom is resting comfortably. She is stable and responding to commands when she's awake (well, as awake as you are at that point). I asked how she was with the tube down her throat. She said "Well, everyone wants it out as soon as they wake up, but we talked her through it." I can not imagine having that in my throat while I'm awake!! Has anyone had that? I mean, yes, it breathes for you, but how does your brain NOT breathe?? I think I would panic.

Anyway, she is doing well. My dad went home and will go back in the morning. She can't have any visitors until 8:30. I think they plan to move her to a recovery room tomorrow night....if she's doing ok. She'll probably be in the hospital until Wednesday, or so.

Thank you to all who were praying. I am so glad this day is over. Tory, thank you so much for what you've done!!! I wouldn't arrange your plans to get up there. At least not until Saturday evening or Sunday sometime. Again, thank you for all you've done!! Make sure my flowers don't die! :o)