My love is presently checking out the decor of the Oncology wing at the Victoria General. She is ensconced in a private room and awaiting tomorrow when those who have been overseeing her care return to work. The hope of her admission is to determine the cause of her ongoing nausea, provide a cat-scan, and reassess her medications. Hopefully cardiology will also be involved.
Her welcome mat for visitors will not be out until she is more stable and feeling better. Unfortunately, as flowers are not permitted in that area of the hospital, the decor of 8a leaves a little to be desired. However, the staff more than make up for lack of nature's beauty and color.
The last few days have been hard so it is a relief to both of us that she is receiving the kind of care that only the hospital can provide. It is also a relief that the medical pooh bears will be casting their eyes over her progress or lack thereof.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Thanksgiving Sunday
Another episode of WPW necessitated a third trip to the Emergency. Hopefully, we can arrange to see Shell's cardiologist in the near future to see if there are other ways of keeping WPW in check. It's exhausting for her, not to mention our concern over the many germs that fill ERs.
We will also ask the Palliative Dr. for a reassessment of her meds because of her ongoing nausea.
She just said to tell you that, "I'm sipping on a "delicious" cup of tea and very glad to be home."
Gravol through her I.V. will no doubt help her to sleep well tonight.
We will also ask the Palliative Dr. for a reassessment of her meds because of her ongoing nausea.
She just said to tell you that, "I'm sipping on a "delicious" cup of tea and very glad to be home."
Gravol through her I.V. will no doubt help her to sleep well tonight.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Some Musings
Today we anticipated joining friends in a celebration. However, events of last evening and this morning (nausea, vomiting and dizziness) have made the trip an impossibility. As we lay in bed reflecting on our circumstance and greeting the day, some musings, that we decided to share with you, came to the fore.
1.) Kindness does not exist if suffering comes that we might learn from it. We don't believe that we are given suffering in order to learn something, in order to grow or to evolve. Suffering is just part of the reality of being human and living within an "incomplete creation." That is all! Who wants to live in a universe or with a god that would include violence as an aid for learning. Not us!
2.) Among other things, assaults that cause suffering in beautifully created and healthy bodies include experiences of extreme pain, extreme tiredness, and constant nausea; experiences that add brokenness and disconnection to an already hurting world.
3.) Simple acts of kindness from caring friends and family continuously fill depleting wells of aching souls.
4.) Hope often needs to be reconfigured in order to fit changing realities.
5.) When the road is cluttered with obstacles that block our way to hope's possibility, sometimes we are just grateful that we can find the road to hope.
6.) Hope has been found within the cradle of some words from Isaiah, "Do not be afraid. Behold, I am about to create a new thing." Already, in our lived experience, we know the power of these words through the presence of caring ones who willingly join us on our Emmaus walk and share our burdens so we might lift our heads to see new horizons.
7.) Positive energy, thoughts and prayers can be sustaining.
8.) Gratitude deepens for small things that often become larger in meaning.
9.) When one door shuts, often a crowbar and several friends are required to open another door.
10.) What does it take for us to arrive at hope? A listening ear; persistence; and refusal to stay in disappointment or be defined by our circumstances.
1.) Kindness does not exist if suffering comes that we might learn from it. We don't believe that we are given suffering in order to learn something, in order to grow or to evolve. Suffering is just part of the reality of being human and living within an "incomplete creation." That is all! Who wants to live in a universe or with a god that would include violence as an aid for learning. Not us!
2.) Among other things, assaults that cause suffering in beautifully created and healthy bodies include experiences of extreme pain, extreme tiredness, and constant nausea; experiences that add brokenness and disconnection to an already hurting world.
3.) Simple acts of kindness from caring friends and family continuously fill depleting wells of aching souls.
4.) Hope often needs to be reconfigured in order to fit changing realities.
5.) When the road is cluttered with obstacles that block our way to hope's possibility, sometimes we are just grateful that we can find the road to hope.
6.) Hope has been found within the cradle of some words from Isaiah, "Do not be afraid. Behold, I am about to create a new thing." Already, in our lived experience, we know the power of these words through the presence of caring ones who willingly join us on our Emmaus walk and share our burdens so we might lift our heads to see new horizons.
7.) Positive energy, thoughts and prayers can be sustaining.
8.) Gratitude deepens for small things that often become larger in meaning.
9.) When one door shuts, often a crowbar and several friends are required to open another door.
10.) What does it take for us to arrive at hope? A listening ear; persistence; and refusal to stay in disappointment or be defined by our circumstances.
Friday, October 5, 2007
First time up since Monday!
This is my first go at writing on the blog in quite some time. We usually talk about what Diane's going to post but she is the one who has had the energy it takes to keeping you abreast of the happenings in our journey.
Today I am feeling quite a bit better. The encounter with the W.P.W. really took a toll again. We have a new strategy to deal with it should another event happen.
It is glorious in Halifax today. We were just out on the top deck having lunch - 25 degrees! We are hoping to make a short excursion to the country tomorrow to celebrate the marriage of friends who have been partners for 40 years. Here is hoping I have energy enough to be there to participate in their joy.
Wishing all of you a blessed Thanksgiving!!!
Love
Shelley (and me too! - Diane)
Today I am feeling quite a bit better. The encounter with the W.P.W. really took a toll again. We have a new strategy to deal with it should another event happen.
It is glorious in Halifax today. We were just out on the top deck having lunch - 25 degrees! We are hoping to make a short excursion to the country tomorrow to celebrate the marriage of friends who have been partners for 40 years. Here is hoping I have energy enough to be there to participate in their joy.
Wishing all of you a blessed Thanksgiving!!!
Love
Shelley (and me too! - Diane)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
A Big Day!
After WPW (Wolf Parkinson White syndrome) reared its head yesterday afternoon, (significantly dropping Shelley's blood pressure and elevating her pulse rate), Shelley had another luxurious ride via amulance to Emerg. Metropolol I. V. did the trick, settling everything down, but they love her face at Emerg so much (you really CAN'T be 71!), they wanted to keep her there for the evening. We arrived home around 11:30 and, with gratitude to the Red Cross for their hospital bed now in our study, she tucked herself under the covers for a good night's sleep.
We are expecting, demanding, and insisting on a good day today and are determined to make it so!
We are expecting, demanding, and insisting on a good day today and are determined to make it so!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Third Date
Shelley "fell asleep" during her date with GB this morning; a sign they are becoming more comfortable with each other. Last week was a very "sleepy" week for Shelley. Some energy began to return yesterday but, once again, she is seeking solace beneath the duvet. She is looking forward to life without GB over the next couple of weeks. Her next date isn't until Oct. 15. Whoopee!
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