Good good good good day!

So the results of the fluid they pulled out of Mom's chest cavity was only that...Just fluid! No infection, no pus, no pneumonia! YAY! In fact, the doctor is planning on writing orders for her to be released tomorrow! We have secured a bed at Magnolia, and if everything goes as planned, she should be seeing Dad and getting comfy in her new, quieter surroundings by tomorrow afternoon!

She was just great today. Starting with the fact that she didn't call me in the morning, which, of course, made me worry about her. I got to the hospital at about 10:3o, and she said she was happy to see me, and when I said that I was happy to see her too, and I was also happy she didn't call me, she said "oh I wanted to."

She actually got quite a few visitors today, and she was able to stay awake long enough to greet everyone. She also surprised me by grabbing a spoon and feeding herself some soup at dinner. She was so proud of herself. She ate pretty good, and although she got tired, she pushed further than she could before. I think that the nourishment is starting to help. She is also off of oxygen, and breathing room air without a problem.

She is so excited to see Dad. She told me that she would need some lipstick, and her minty green nightgown and robe to wear down there.

I am anxious to see what she weighs...She was 90 lbs when she went in (three weeks ago tomorrow), and there has not been much in the way of food intake since then...Should we start a pool?:)

Anyway, it was so good to see her looking good, and having good color and some enthusiasm on getting out and starting her tough road to recovery. It will be bumpy, but as long as we all keep her in good spirits and keep her positive and motivated, she has all the support she needs to be successful.

Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers, for we could not be here without them. And Dorothy will need your strength to push on, and aren't we lucky to have each and every one of you out there to be there for Mom and for all of us.

Hopefully tomorrow's post will be reporting a successful trip to Mom's new digs and reunion with Dad!

Much love!