They "buzzed" me about an hour and a half later to tell me I could see him. He was very groggy but was happy to have a little button in his hand that administered pain killer directly into his bloodstream whenever he wished. The other thing he wished was that I would go find him sustenance, meaning newspapers to read. He really wanted a New York Times. Then he fell asleep and I watched him sleep for an hour. The next time he stirred I told him I would go hunt down some newspapers for him. He smiled, nodded and went back to sleep.
I quickly discovered that Clackamas Town Center was only a short drive away. I arrived five minutes later but it took me 13 minutes to find a parking space. I thought it must have been Free Day at the mall. I got Barnes and Noble's last New York Times, an Oregonian and a Willamette Week. Then I walked the mall top story and bottom. It is a huge mall. Even my orthopedic shoes were hurting by the time I was done. (I will now attempt to add some mall picture I took. It's still my first day blogging and I'm not sure I know how to add the photos).
Ok. That took me one hour. There has got to be a better way. The wedding stuff was to show Amanda because she is planning her wedding. The Trance balloons too. Now I'm tired. Tom said I should go home. All the pretty nurses will take care of him. One asked him if he wanted ice cream or raspberry sherbet. He told her he wanted them mixed together like he does at home, so she made him a creamy, yummy mix. He is in good hands. I'm ready to drive the 40.5 miles home. More later.
Hi Cindy! Thanks for sending me your blog. I am now following you, and will keep track as the days progress. Wow. What a passage you are both going through, and I have no doubt that you will get through this...Tom could not have a more loving partner in life, with you by his side. You have always been there for him, really.
ReplyDeleteAmanda is getting married! That is great. By the way, the flying sky lanterns are a lovely idea. My nephew and his wife had them at their wedding. Sometimes, I see them in the summer night sky where I live. People are celebrating or remembering something all of the time, I think.
Cindy, I know people says this all of time, but, you and Tom and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You always are, in any event, and especially now, of course. Keep writing, it really is good for you. I love the photos! I think you will get to know that mall quite well. :)
Hugs to you xxoo
Kate