Yesterday Ruth was sharing a room with a confused, slightly deaf lady who couldn't remember to stay in bed, so kept setting off an alarm. Ruth negotiated a move to a bigger room across the hall with a quiet lady. However she was discharged today. Her new room mate has a big family but they speak French and somehow that isn't so irritating (yet).
Ruth was up doing laps of the ward this morning. Tonight, some of the pain relief has worn off and she wants her money back from the anesthesiologist, having been talked into a spinal block rather than a drug induced fug.
Ruth had a video chat with Bennett this afternoon. I was at the Bennett end and it was really wonderful to see Miss B lean over and kiss Ruth on the computer screen. She even wiped her mouth with the back of her hand like Ruth had delivered a particularly wet one.
I’m still here at 10pm and the ward just starting to quieten down.
Keep your thoughts and prayers for a restful, healing night coming to Mass Memorial Hospital , Worcester
Mary
Sleep tight.
ReplyDeleteRuth- I hope you get that pain medication situation worked out ASAP. Laps around the ward-- awesome! Keep up the good work. You, Pat, and Bennett are always in my thoughts. Love that image of B kissing the computer screen-- she is such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Doing laps... sounds like a worrier for sure! Keep up the fight Ruth! Love and painless thoughts to you. Maybe the crazy room mate situation will reinforce your quick recovery and exit from the hospital! I hope so. Be well, Karen B
ReplyDelete"She even wiped her mouth with the back of her hand like Ruth had delivered a particularly wet one."
ReplyDelete--Beautiful image Mary, and very touching.
Here's hoping for a good night sleep tonight and effective pain meds tomorrow.