So, I have decided to not visit Richard or Christie for two days. Some of my family has returned and will stay with them. Its has become a little too emotionally draining for me and I need a break. Therefore, I give you my mother, who will finish this blog:
Dave asked Christie to squeeze his hand this morning and she moved her fingers. She closed her hand when he tickled her palm. We touched her lips and she pursed them and blew a small bubble. Albert, her uncle, was with us and he got a chance to talk to her and wish her well. Her nurses have been working on her breathing and congestion. They are giving her vigorous treatments to break up the stuff in her lungs. Her nurse said he had her in a chair for a while which also helps with the congestion. We kissed her goodbye and will see her again tomorrow.
After we left, we went to visit with Richard. He was very talkative in a somewhat inappropriate way today. He was constantly asking questions about how everything worked and why he had to wear it. He played ball with Albert and threw the ball across the room. His right arm is pretty strong and his left is getting better quickly. Unfortunately we had a few problems with him constantly trying to pull out his J-tube and trach. He pulled it off twice in the last 2 days. The nurses have to put mitts on his hands, but he keeps pulling them off with his teeth. They also put a body wrap around him to deter him from pulling out his J-tube. We brought him some comfortable clothes today and a few more pictures for his wall. He told us we could take a picture of him and Albert but he had to see it first to approve it. It passed inspection. By the time we all left, we were wore out but so glad we went. At this stage of the game, he will switch from the present ( adult) to the past (childlike) very quickly. We all know that these are just stages and we will help him get through them.
3 comments:
I am Julia. I am so happy to hear they are doing better. I did get to see Christie on May 13 and I visted her for a little while and I talked to her. I still do not stop praying for her and her father. I was not able to go to the fundrauser but I do send my love. Get better Christie and Richard!! Love you Christie!! Julia
Mrs. Hudson,
Thank you for sending that poem to me! it is beautiful! Aaron and I were not able to get to the hospital on Saturday. I hope Becky filled you in on what happened to him. He did come home from Children's Hospital today, but on the way home, we did stop in to see Christy. She was sitting up in her chair. We usually get some response, but not today. She looked tired. I even held the phone for Becky to talk to her, and still nothing, so we will go back on Tuesday and try again. I hope that you got to see the pictures that I sent. Take care of yourself and Becky.
Paula
Hello Paula,
I wanted to say thank you for going to the hospital to see Christie D. I know it's a comfort to her to hear Aaron's voice too.
And also for keeping us informed about what she does when you see her. It's hard being this far away and not being able to actually talk to her or touch her or her be able to hear our voice. Thanks for letting Beck talk to her. It makes Becky feel better too.
I'm sorry you weren't able to go to the fundraiser, but from what I've heard there was a great turnout and lots of money was raised for Richard and Christie.
I'm so sorry about what happened to Aaron. I'm praying for him.
Will you please email me at Imtherhymer@aol.com
Thanks Mary
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