Today was a moving experience for Shelley! Hallelujah! Her system has been in major distress for a number of days creating lots nausea and pain but relief for her is in the wind - or perhaps I should have said that relief has come with more than the 'wind.' Can you tell I'm a little past weary tonight? Palliative care has been a gift in the mysteries of sorting out dysfunctional systems. Praise be!
Dr. Robert Horton - one of the 5 palliative team doctors was in to see her this morning. We both felt very good about our connection with him. Folk who work in this area seem to have very special spirits!
We are still waiting on 'oncology.' Many in the medical system are now advocating (harassing the department?) on Shelley's behalf so we might hear something by tomorrow.
Other good news of the day is that Shell's options for meals have moved from "would you like green or red jello? to the more bountiful "full liquid diet." We are learning to be grateful for small mercies.
I print all emails that come in while Shell is in hospital and deliver them to her the next day - so your messages are getting through to her. The emails, cards and 'short' visits continue to lift her spirits. My thanks to all of you for "being there!"
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