Well, we are still here. The drain that was placed in Joe's gallbladder has been extremely helpful. It is draining well and relieving Joe of his pain. The only thing he feels now is the tube itself, which was inserted between his ribs. They told him he will get used to the discomfort...right...they are not the ones with it sticking out of 'em!! He has to have this in for about 6 weeks, but the considering the alternative, he's accepting this well. :) Waiting on the plumbing to start working again so he can slowly start eating. No food and water makes Joey a very unhappy man!! Looks like he will be here at EMMC for at least 2 if not 3 more days, so send us comments to read on the blog to help pass our time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We like it when we get to laugh, too!
The guilt lasted for about a minute, but last night I had a chance to go out with "the girls" and totally stepped into a different world for about 5 hours!! Thanks to my "Breast Friends" for a wonderful night out! Laughter is truly the best medicine, so the way I figure it, I'm now probably set for at least the next month!! I LOVE YOU ALL.
Caleb is with all of his buddies at SAT's today. Once he's out, it is off to the lake to put in the dock with the neighbors. How funny is this...the adults doing the work and Caleb supervising ::))
He is the only other person aside for Joey that knows the system order, so I guess we are at his mercy. After SAT's, I guess he deserves a little enjoyment, don't you think??
Here is to an uneventful couple of days for Joey so he can get better. I am off to Portland Monday and Tuesday for my pre-op appointments, so if he is sprung during that time, I guess I am leaving it up to brother Don and sister Jenny to take over. They are my rock(s). Do not know what I'd do without them.
God Bless and {{hugs}} to all!!