Looking Good

Hospital time is different than any time zone I have ever experienced. Twelve o'clock our time is definitely not the same as twelve o'clock hospital time. The promise of getting Kel out of bed at noon today never happened till about 4:3o. But they did get her up for about a half hour (our time) which surely felt like much more (like eons in hospital time).

Kelly's doctor also approved her transfer out of ICU late this afternoon. After waiting several hours to make that move we finally heard that there were no rooms available tonight and Kelly would have to remain in ICU until tomorrow. I guess it was just another hospital time warp swallowing up great chunks of time. Oh well.

The care in ICU has been exceptional though, with one on one nursing care. It won't be like that on the floor so we won't complain. However, sometimes that hospital time works the other way and things speed up unexpectedly. When Tom and I go in tomorrow we may find that Kelly has already been transfered. We'll keep you posted.

Kelly was a bit reluctant to let me photograph her, but I thought you might like to see how good she looks. Of course, it took 3 tries to get this photo. The first attempt captured a grimace, the second caught her eyes drooping as she nodded off (as she does so often). The third, and last photo captured a bit of a smile and her famous dimples. Looking good!

Medically, Kelly's doctor is pleased with her progress. We are all breathing a bit easier tonight. I am sure there will be even more progress tomorrow.

Thanks to those of you who have sent cards. Kelly has already received more than a dozen and a half cards from friends, family and lots of folks at Sun City Peachtree where Tom and I live. Each and every card is like a warm hug. It is like having little visits with each of you. I so appreciate your comments, too. I read them all to Kelly today. Thanks so much for thinking of us and reaching out. It means more than you know.

Until tomorrow....