Brought Mom home today. She is still in pain, but otherwise doing pretty ok. She is kind of emotional, as this is all a lot on her, but that too shall pass.

I thought Mom was pigeon-holed into having to be a pirate for Halloween with the eye, but I am thinking she may be able to be a B-movie slasher victim...The incision on her neck is quite sizable. It is horizontal, and about halfway between her shoulder and her ear, wrapping around toward the front. It is about 3.5 inches long! They used glue to close it, so it should heal pretty well, and once the swelling goes down a little, you will probably not really be able to see it. Let's hope so anyway...

I got to the hospital at about 11:00, and she told me that they had not discharged her yet, and Dr. Guzzetta (who assisted on the surgery) came by and told her she could stay another day if she wanted to. But, her IV was hurting, and the woman in the room next door "must be on dope" (according to my Mom...The girl was severely agitated and was yelling), and her roomate turned on the television at 5:00 am...So, she decided to come home. We got her home at about 3:00.

Tonight was a little rough...I think the emotions and having to be on her own when she is recovering from surgery is really hard on her. And try as I might, I am just not my Dad. I am hoping that tomorrow will be a little better with another day of healing under her belt and perhaps a good night's sleep.

I did spend several hours with Dad today, and told him that Mom is tired and resting, taking care of herself for a couple days. He bought it...Sort of. He was in pretty good spirits today.

Mom is not sure if she is going to go see Dad tomorrow...She just may wait another day or so. My Aunt said that she will give her a ride if she decides to go, and if she doesn't want to go tomorrow, my Aunt will go down and see Dad. I am going to try and go to the Jimmy Buffett concert tomorrow with friends...If all goes well with Mom tonight and tomorrow. Just got to wait and see...:)

Much love!