There's no place like home! Or in this case, my home away from home - the Oncology Unit at Ball Hospital. It may not be fancy like the new south tower, with private rooms and flat screen TV's, but the nurses all know you and welcome you back, they take the BEST care and for me, and many other cancer patients, they are warm and calming and loving and all the best things you want in a caregiver.
I asked to get admitted to the hospital on Monday morning. I was overwhelmed with all I was having to deal with and I just could not manage anymore. We are still trying to get the opening from the cardiac catheter to close up. Because I have so much fluid in me, the fluid just runs down my leg, getting everything wet. Even here, we are changing the bandage every 3 hours and it has soaked through. Aside from that there are other challenges I am facing right now and the hospital is where I need to be. I cannot tell you how much more comfortable I am when I'm here.
What do I need? Prayers, of course. Your love continues to sustain me.
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Lenette,
You looked so peaceful lying in that bed, I could tell you were thankful that our good nurses were caring for you! You are certainly at the right place right now...rest my friend and work to gain all of your strength back! Thank those nurses for all they are doing for you.
hugs and love,
Barb
Hey Lenette
Great to hear you are resting, let us know if those boys need anything. I am a pushover for the kids what ever they want I just say what the hel--- just get it. So just let me know, well keep up the good work and get strong. Thanks Tonia Coulter 765-744-5338!
Hi Lenette, I've been thinking of you and praying for STRENGTH for you. I know those prayers have been answered, you are one of the strongest people I know. Please know that you strenghen people around you. What a gift. Rest well, sweetie. Let the hospital do it's thing for you. Praying in Michigan, Connie
Lenny,
Glad to hear that you are back in the hospital getting all the rest and care you need. Be nice to the nurses, they may sneak you an extra dinner or lunch now and then.
Hope you regain your strength soon. Wish I lived closer so that I could visit or lend a helping hand. Maybe we will have to plan a road trip - I wonder if Tiny is available to drive the big yellow bus!
Take care, I think of you often.
Nancy (Jacobson) Barry
Lenette,
Hope things are moving along smoothly and you are minding the wonderful staff who is caring for you! So, glad they kept you for the weekend...they know your needs and can give you what you need for now.
hugs and love,
Barb
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