Wait till you hear this!!

Hello all! Suzanne Here.
First of all I must say that Kathy & myself slept really good last night. I was so happy to see Kathys beautiful PAINLESS face. What a difference a day makes, for sure. I felt comfortable enough to leave her for a few ours, to partake in a lunch date with my daughter, Sharon. BIG MISTAKE! Upon my return, I heard the funniest story. The staff asked Kathy if she felt well enough, to take an independent spin in the wheelchair. She was sooooo excited, and responded with a "HELL YES"! She was having a grand old time, enjoying her freedom, having a nice little chat on her phone. Well....she leaned over to fix her sock, and tipped over in her wheel chair!! She didn't hurt herself physically, but was so freaking humiliated. You see, for convenience of going pee, she has been going comando downstairs, if you know what I mean. As she tipped her blanket came off, and HELLO KITTY!! The first thing I thought is, CRAP! I wasn't there to protect my girl. The next thing I thought was, CRAP, Ted is going to be so mad and disappointed in me. Thank goodness for the nice gentlemen that hoisted her butt back to her wheelchair. I'm so greatfull for she didn't injure herself, however, I laughed my ass off, when she filled me in on her little spill.
Any way,  Kathy has all her IV's out, and preparing for her exit, from Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. What an amazing Hospital, and staff. As you can imagine, she will be soarly missed by all the Tracu team.
Keep your fingers crossed, that she has a painfree night, for her last time.
As this time draws near, I will be saying good-bye for now, to my beautiful friend. I hope that my stay was helpfull, in some way. I know it was for me! I love you my friend, and know that NO ONE CAN CLIP YOUR WINGS.
I love you............Suzanne

Kathy coming home??? (Jess updating from Medford)

Yes!  They are releasing the love-bird and returning her to her natural habitat!  They were shooting for tomorrow, but it's looking like it will most likely be Friday.  I was in utter dis-belief of this news and chalked it up to "drowsy-drug talk":)  I am still uneasy & don't understand HOW they are going to send her home in two days when she is still on IV meds and pain-killers..........??  It is VERY difficult for me to not be there to see what's going on for myself!

Regardless of the questions and concerns about her release; I do believe home is where she will heal best...surrounded with her things, her germs, her cats, her family and her FRIENDS!!  We will need to be putting together a "Care-Calendar"  for her.  Ted needs to be working as much of these future days as possible and Kathy will need help on a daily basis!  I will buy a special calendar for the house and as we get nurse volunteers, we will fill in the slots!  Please be thinking about your future visits and casseroles!:)

Ted and I will be carpooling up on Thursday in my van; It's no life-flight, but decked out with an air mattress and all the pillows and lavender oil we can get our hands on, it will bring her safely and hopefully, comfortably, home!

I am still recovering from dropping my life for that first week and am struggling to get my end of Kathys fundraiser off the ground(My home computer crash was NOT helpful).   Naobi has made a facebook page for her benefit and we will be getting the word out there VERY soon!!  I've had multiple offers from volunteers and I promise you, I will be finding jobs for ALL of you!:)  

I've not talked to Kathy yet today...yesterday was no ray of sunshine;  I pray this new day graces her with a positive, joyful and grateful spirit!

Love, light and blessings for us ALL!!
Jessica