Friday

Jerry here posting again...

Martha looked and sounded much better today. Having the tube in your throat for surgery really messes up your speaking, but she sounds like herself again. She's off the IV and oxygen nose tube, and has been sitting up and walking a little. The pain is always reduced, and she's on oral meds instead of meds via the IV now. There was also a parade of doctors earlier in the day. Separately, her GP, surgeon, associate surgeon, resident and one other doctor all dropped by. Unlike the TV show House, though, it's the nurses who spend the most time with her. Kirsten, who has been here RN in two shifts has been very helpful and more energetic than most people I've seen in any job. The nursing staff is definitely making her stay better. She also is speaking to some folks on the phone as well.

Back in Lakewood, Audrey and Conner and I are anxiously awaiting Martha's return. Rachel dropped by today with some nice bread and many cured meats, way more than we can eat alone, so we'll save some for Martha's return. We are definitely not short of food!

So far it's looking good for getting her back home this weekend as she gets more strength. She sounds like old time Martha again.