Guest guest Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I haven't seen this giddy since the day we got married. I can't help but wonder if he isn't mostly high on steroids, but it has been a magnificent day. What a thrill to go from life support to walking around the unit in one day. It's a rush for me, and I'm not even on drugs. Heaven.So, day three is supposed to be a rough one. If you compare it to having a baby, it's the day that your milk comes in, but I'm not worried; his eyes are bright, and he's excited to progress no matter what it takes. How wonderful to see the intensity switch to recovering, as opposed to the hallows of yellow death. Posted by B at 4:10 PM 0 comments empathy, grief and gratitude and Kathy told me about the conversation and it reduced me to a rare public sob. I've had a good grip till now, but that was too much. In his 60's, he introduced himself after having had overheard Kathy update family over the phone. His wife was obviously 's second for transplant. She is here in the same ICU with 2-3 days to live if she does not get a liver. The very consideration evokes a conflicting mix of empathy, grief and gratitude........ I can handle a lot, but I can't handle that. is doing excellent; breathing; tubes coming out; pain a problem, but working with it; good spirits. I'm so very proud of him. He's happy and overcome with the miracle of it all. Posted by B at 11:42 AM 3 comments Marie E-mail for the greater good. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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