Good Morning

Well, Jim has taken a step backwards.  I went to the hospital early this morning - they must have taken the restraints off of him last night, because during the night he pulled out his catheter and rectal tubes...they were waiting for the renal doctor this morning to have him checked out to see if he did any damage.  And this morning he was refusing to have a colonoscopy, which he had already been "prepped" for -- took the awful medicine that cleans out your insides.  Now he says "No colonoscopy" -- the Liver doctor was there, telling him that one of the many requirements on the transplant screening list is having a colonoscopy -- no colonoscopy means no place on the list.  I tried to talk him into it, along with several others, but he was still refusing the test.  I had to leave because I had promised to take care of Taylor for the day.....one of the other Liver doctors called to ask about why he might be refusing the test..he said he would speak with Jim about it -- because now Jim is refusing all screening tests. I know Jim is scared of the test, but the alternative is worse--no transplant.  I've talked to him until I'm blue in the face--I can't make him do it - I'm not going to fight over it.  He's an adult and it's up to him to act like it.

So, all things said and done, Taylor and I had a good visit today.  I got to pick her up at Maura's office -- just moved to a brand new location and everything is new - very impressive!  Taylor and I had a "Kick Back Day" -- didn't have to do anything...just chilled.  She didn't even want to go shopping.  I needed a quiet day, so I enjoyed it!

Hope things are going well with everyone...Judy, glad you're feeling better.  Have to take the time to do some catch up on things.

Mary

Hi Mary...so good to see you here today!!!

I am sorry about Jim. He is scared but you are right, he will not get that transplant until he gets checked out. If he doesn't cooperate with the doctors they can't help him. They will have no choice but to discharge him.  I am still praying for him and that he will go ahead with the tests. 

As for you...you are the sweetest most caring person!! Don't you ever let anyone tell you otherwise. I will continue to keep praying for you...always!!!

I am so glad that Taylor is with you. She is a little ray of sunshine for you!! Just like my Gracie is for me!! They are our treasurers for sure!! 

How old is Taylor? Could you "personal message" me your address. I have been cleaning through things and I might send Taylor a little package. Nothing costly just fun little things. Gracie has outgrown these things as she is almost 9 now. They are new but can't be returned at this point.

Have a good night. Snuggle and cuddle your sweet little one!!

I love you sweetie....hugs....connie d

Hi Mary,

I'm so sorry that Jim is being so noncompliant right now.  Just a suggestion, but it might be a good idea to see if the hospital chaplain, or some minister, talk to him as soon as possible.  He is probably too afraid of everything right now, especially the possibility of the transplant surgery.  Major surgery can scare the bejeebers out of most people.  For some it's any surgery.  

I am the weird one.  No surgery frightens me.  I remember the day of my RNY surgery like it was yesterday.  My Mom and sister were in the lobby, waiting for me to be called back to pre-op.  There was a delay, for some strange reason.  I was cool as a cucumber, while my Mom and sister were an anxious mess.  My blood sugar was awful low, from fasting since midnight, and it was like 1:30 in the afternoon.  I didn't care about the delay.  I just wanted the IV started, cause there's glucose in the IV, I think.  Plus, I was thirsty.  

See if you can get someone, not Jim's doctor and not a family member, to meet with Jim to talk to him.  

Love ya

Mary I am so sorry that your husband is putting you through all this!!! SHAME on him!!! If he doesn't want the tests...its NOT YOUR FAULT!!!!!!!!! He is old enough to make the choices in his life...so be it.

Thoughts and Prayers for you!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Hi sweeties! Just popping in to say I am fine.  Going home tomorrow so I'll wait and post then.  Love you all!

Hi Vickie...have a safe drive home!! 

More love and more hugs....connie d

Hi Cindy and my OFF famly:

Sitting here at work waiting for stories to come in. Football Friday night, the first of the season. Ugh. Everything is late. My back and right shoulder hurt, plus I'm getting a headache. Plus I'm really sleepy for some reason. No amount of caffeine has helped. I just wanted to put my head down on my desk and take a nap.

I went out this morning and ran errands ... went to the vet for flea preventive so Juliette wouldn't have itchies; got some cards at Hallmark (I'm late sending out August birthday cards); stopped at the Downtown Farmers Market, but didn't pick up anything but lots of itchies from walking in the grass; and then some stuff at the store. Came home, had lunch and played on the computer for a few minutes (read some of the posts; can't remember much, sorry). Haven't accomplished a whole lot tonight because I'm just dragging for some reason. We did get the flea stuff on Juliette ... I woke her up from a nap, grabbed her and held her down while Gary put it on her. She hid after that. Poor girl! But she had some really big sores on her because apparently she's allergic to fleas. 

Gary's going back to Chicago tomorrow to get more stuff, take care of my older brother's dog and see mom. He'll be back on Monday. I'm looking forward to the solitude. It's fun to have him here, but it's nice to have some alone time. 

See ya later.