The past 24 hrs have not been especially good for Joey. He has had two incidences where his epidural line was blocked and he was not getting any of his pain meds. OUCH!! He said it feels like his ribs are broken. His pain level was as bad as the night we admitted him in Bangor. He is not a fan of this feeling at all :( Had to call in the anestheologist both times to come fix the darn thing. They did replace the filter the second time, so hopefully this was the problem. His other IV line beeped because it was empty and he went right into a panic thinking it was this line again and I had to reassure him it was not!! He has been up walking (twice) and felt great doing so. This is a great sign. He looks great, just feels like crap :( !

Been a very low key day sitting on the side lines, but trying to keep the scene upbeat. He has been sleeping A LOT, so I sneak out then to chat on the phone.

I will be doing a quick trip home tomorrow morning after I see Dr. Rutstein. Still have many things to take care of so we can wrap things up in the office. It is going to be bittersweet these next few weeks as we wrap things up for good. Don't know the closing date yet, but we are planning on 3-6 weeks. Just know it is all good.

I also cannot wait to get home to see what our nephew Larry has done to our yard! When we left, it was entirely torn up, but when I called him tonight, he said he's been working hard and it is really taking shape. I guess the boys are loving it! We are making a more formal walkway starting at the driveway and going all of the way down to the water with it. We are going to do low key garden lights along the way with a new light post highlighting the entryway. He is creating a dry rock river bed along side the walkway that is going to be beautiful! We also ripped off the raised beds and putting in lower ones. Plus we are putting stone along the foundation so you won't be seeing that ugly concrete anymore! It is going to be so nice when it is done. Ya'll are going to have to come visit to see our renovated digs!

Enough of that. Joey is progressing along as well as expected. Rest is the only thing on the menu for now. As I look up at him right now, he must be dreaming. He is moving his hands around and he is mumbling (and snoring! which he claims he never does. Blames me for that!). Hope the dream is a good one :)

Until I have more news tomorrow about when his drain and epidural will be removed...

Good night, God Bless and {{hugs}} to all...