I hope everyone enjoyed the day today, but that besides the picnic gatherings that you took a moment to reflect on what the day was all about...that perhaps you gave a moment of silence for the ones that have protected this country...be it in the World War I or II...Korea....Viet Nam...the Gulf War...Iraq....that the rights and freedoms we take for granted most days stand strong because of the calling that these men and women had/have to serve our country.....So if you stood and watch a parade as the Veterans marched by with their uniforms and medals of honor I hope you saluted them....or thanked a veteran for serving...bought a poppy that are sold outside of most stores....gave an extra hug to anyone who has a loved one serving in the military today....For this is what the day is really about.....
I took a small flag up to the hospital....and taped it to Michael's bed....I thanked him for serving....
with cupcakes and a hug....AH....Viet Nam....the gift that keeps on giving! But we were thankful today....
I was reminded, gently, by my friend BB that some get worried when I am not here....All is well on the home front.....the antibodics seem to be doing the trick...they have increased his dozage...and will contact the VA tomorrow to see about at home nursing care....If they approve it ....he could be coming home hopefully by Thursday and the IV drip will be administered at home till June 3...at which time they can switch him to oral pills....at least at the moment that is the game plan....
So tomorrow, which is Michael's 60th Birthday....the celebration will have to be there till he can get home and a REAL one will be scheduled....
Happy Memorial Day to all.....
PS: It was determined that he has a staph infection (very common when people have catheters...but don't forget very common for people to get int the hospital...and he was there the week before...got out on a Friday...had the infection by Sunday....FULL blown by Monday....a staph infection can take 24 to 48 hours.....HUMMMMMMMM.....of course we will never know...but I will say...I have never seen so many Doctors buzzing around him before!)
rambles from the shadow side of life...About living...about living with dying....This is where my heart will pour forth...this is where my shadow will be exposed...this is where I will cry...where I will laugh...where I will become one with that shadow of life...
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Your friend BB is right your silence was unsettling.
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!! THANK YOU for your sacrifice and the sacrifice of so many more.
We did not go out on Memorial Day,the night before we watched the Memorial Day commemoration on PBS. Ray asked if I wanted to go out and get a new chair for the computer desk, but we decided it was not the day for going shopping and looking for bargains. You are right about taking time to reflect. After the Jim Lehrer news hour on PBS they honored 12 more fallen soldiers in silence. I am grateful that the news hour continues to keep the ongoing sacrifices in our conciousness.
I am glad they have the staph infection under control. One would think the hospital would be the best place to be when you are sick, but, those darned infections are a very real and present danger.
Home health care is a good option.
Hang in there...
Pat
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