Diana is doing well today. She had the dressing change on her large wound with the wound vac and that was the least painful and traumatic that its been, at least since she came out of heavy sedation. The wound is looking good, and she will have an evaluation from a wound care specialist next week, which will give us an idea of how much longer she will need the wound vac to be in place.
Her other wounds are looking good as well, and I am in charge of them for the weekend. Not a skill I ever particularly aspired to, but it is interesting to know all of the theory behind working to heal large wounds successfully.
Mom is exhausted and still so weak, which is frustrating her to no end. I am trying to keep her stress down to a manageable level, and remind her that her job is to recover fully so that she can return to everything she used to enjoy and do so well with no restrictions. However, the world does encroach. I must admit that I'm feeling a bit frustrated in trying to communicate with folks who don't know her well or don't seem to understand the seriousness of her illness and the long way that she still has to go. Evidently, to some, if you are no longer in the hospital, you are well and able to do anything they ask of you.
We certainly are grateful for all of you, her friends and loved ones, who Do understand, and are encouraging her to concentrate on her recovery fully. This makes it possible for me to keep my temper under control with others I have to deal with, so thank you. For those of you who knew my Dad, you probably knew he had a bit of a temper and didn't hesitate to use his rather caustic wit or sharp tongue when provoked - well, let's just say I'm a chip off of the ole block. : )
Mainly, we are doing very well and are grateful for Mom's daily improvement and returning health.
Thanks to all of you for continuing to send funny, sweet and encouraging cards and messages, gifts, flowers, etc. Mom really appreciates your thoughts and prayers, and they are very cheering to her, particularly if it has been a very challenging day.
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Hi Diana:
It seems so amazing to hear of your progress in such a short period of time. It may seem long to you but compared to what has happened your progress is great.
Remember, you are not in a sprint but in a marathon. Swallow God's patience and try to be content.
In Him,
Jim Mayer
Hi Diana,
I am so happy to read that you are at home and on the road to recovery. You are an amazing woman!
Diana, please take the time to smell the roses and gardenias while you are getting back to your healthy self. My goodness gal, I could hear you telling me to take it easy and don't rush things so please my dear friend take the time. What is more important than you and your health. Don't rush the process just to be back in bed or the hospital.
So many of us who have or have not been in the hospital soon forget just how exhausting it is getting home from the hospital. We think, Oh, I feel so much better, but that was when we were in the hospital, not at home. It took me several weeks after I returned home after my heart surgery before I was even close to normal. I don't think I ever got back to normal, we're just different especially after something so traumatic.
Take your time. Know that you are loved so much and by sooo sooo many.
To your lovely daughter my applause, you are one in a million and your Dad would be so proud of you. Be fisty - For yourself and your Mom..
Love and many hugs,
Vicki, William and Emily Burr
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