Friday 09.30.2011

I had a good day today, starting with a good night's sleep. Finally. I woke just a few times during the night and slept well inbetween. Thank you God.

I had a slow morning. It was blowing, and occasionally raining. I wanted to go for a jog, and just when I thought I wouldn't be able to, the rain stopped. I checked the weather.com site which showed the rain had moved by, so I got ready and went out.

I'm glad I did.

Breakfast, shower, finished packing my things for the weekend. By the time I got the car loaded it was almost 4. And I realized I needed a refill on the Femara--Hmm--I thought that was on automatic refill.....

I checked the pharmacy website--I had gotten a new prescription, and as such, it has to be selected and such. So I ordered the refill, changed the online refill/reminder setting, and waited another half hour to leave.

And then waited another 15 minutes at the store.

So it was just 5 pm when I got on the expressway to go to Flint to visit my uncle, who has fallen, bumped his head, and is hospitalized.

Moving right along, I was making good time, and then--brake lights. Lots and lots of them. With no exit for miles. After going only 2 miles in 45 minutes or so, I asked God if He would authorize me to use the "authorized use only" turnaround thing, and went back the other direction, taking the nearest exit. I got to the hospital about 7 pm.

The room was empty, and the bed was stripped. Oh No! I thought.....

When I interrupted the nurses they informed me that the patient was over for a MRI. Whew!! And he'd be back in about an hour.

Oh. I can't wait that long.

And just after I had left a note, in comes EM, and sons R and F. They were surprised and happy to see me, as I was happy to see them. We visited a bit before Uncle was returned to his room.

As it turned out, I was able to answer a lot of questions for the family. The night nurse was very nice; he saw that I could "interpret" and explain, and he took the opportunity to communicate a little more with the family. I think that both sides have a little more understanding of what is happening, at least for the moment. I was surprised that the family didn't really seem to grasp the enormity of the situation. Maybe they do, at least a little more, now. I am happy that I had the opportunity to speak to my uncle, even though there seemed to be no response.

We finally left the hospital about 9:30. I got my sandwich out of the cooler so I could eat. Yay me, thinking ahead...

Still a light rain, I had a safe drive to T&KS', thanks again.

We visited a while before turning in. Tomorrow we're going to Traverse City then going up the Leelanau peninsula. The weather is predicted to be sunny. I sure hope so.

I have a little naggy headache. I'll try the tylenol and motrin, and hopefully sleep some.

Please keep your prayers coming for God's grace for this family.

Thank you for reading. Hugs.