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@oodiebom,

I read your full post tonight. My heart goes out to you and prayers and candles
are lit. I don’t like you being so tired you have had a rough year.

I would go to bed in a hospital setting your husband will have better care and more
tests due to a larger lab.

Please try to eat and rest we are all here for you. Check in anytime you want.

Praying and thinking of you and your husband.

@xango,

Oodie is on my mind too I can’t help it. Xango I am so glad you and hubby had a wonderful
day. ✨🌹💕

Keep celebrating and enjoy your evening.

Peace Out Peeps have a safe evening.

@Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🍂🍂🍂

Hello, thanks for the lovely ladybugs. Hubby and I were just talking this afternoon about how I haven’t seen any this year. Don’t know if it’s because of the extreme heat we have this Summer.
The milkweed did have and still does have lots of milkweed beetles.
Looked around today and there’s a few caterpillars on the milkweed. And to my surprise I found two on my Aruda plant. They weren’t eating it, I think it’s going into a cocoon mode into metamorphosis.

Hubby and I had a big day today, I’ll tell you about that some other time.
I am concerned about Oodiebom’s husband, praying for him to get better.

Take care Sheba 🌹

@oodiebom

Hi , I am sorry about your husband being hospitalized. Hopefully your hubby can get the rest and care he needs. Including the tests needed for his operation.
You need to rest, take care of yourself too. Please take that opportunity and do so.
I know you are scared, just place your concerns into the hands of the almighty God.
Sending prayers and good vibes.

@sheba2011

Between 1 pm and 2 pm the head nurse phoned for background information. At that point husband was doing good. I gave her as much health history as I could. They have a C-Pak on him and he is comfortable. I left around 3 pm. Guess it’s still summer in Florida. Road construction and plenty of detours. It took me quite a while to circumvent everything. Tomorrow I will use the same route for the hospital as I do for the rehab. In a sense, it is a shorter drive. I will need to use a similar route next week for my doctor appointment. And speaking of that, they called to confirm the appointment. At least it is an hour later than I thought and that is a good thing. I will be able to sleep a bit longer.

I finally got to see hubby. He is in a room with another patient. His coloring is good, but I have never seen him sleep so much. I cannot begin to tell you how concern I am. I thought I saw a rainbow on one of the computer screens near his bedside, but not sure. The nurse did bring him something for dinner. Looked like egg salad on wheat bread with potato salad and dessert was pudding. The nurse I spoke with says he has been awake several times, but not for long. The best thing is that the head nurse sent him to the hospital. And I am glad he did. He made the right call. And, yes, I phoned him just a few minutes ago and told him so. What happened is not that unusual for him. Hubby has a very narrow esophagus. I assume he was born that way. I also assume as we age, we forget some of the little things we had no problem with. In his case it is eating an apple. He has to learn to take small bites. Chew it well. Then swallow. I reminded him of that when I left last night. He had to be really hungry. And what occurred is that he took many tiny bites and it got caught. He was sent to the hospital to make sure that his lungs were clear and that there was nothing lodged in his throat. The urologist was called in and inserted a new catheter. All vitals are OK. though they are low. Could be because he is sleeping and the room is cold. Guess I will bring my lap quilt with me tomorrow. Maybe a sweater as well. I surmise the cold is to keep the Covid away. Funny, the hospital has the same type of A/C vent as the rehab. Above the head. He knew I was there. He sort of nodded. He tried to speak, and I said “save your energy,” tomorrow will be better.” I hope I'[m right. I will repeat myself. I am really scared. That’s all I can say.

@oodiebom,

You can start the Trivia Thread in the morning as time permits I can bump it up
as we get close to Trivia no worries. If I write bump it will just pull it up in the Community
where all your players can see it. 😎

Take care my friend and check in later when you can.

@sheba2011

I am OK. For him to down that bite of an apple he had to be real hungry. This is the main reason why I bring him snacks and meals. I will have a small reprieve while he is being watched at the hospital. I’m not permitted to bring food or drinks with me. I just hope and pray that he is coherent. They will need to keep his sugar in line and I did mention that. I will update at today’s thread when I return. If he is still in the hospital tomorrow I will be able to start Trivia and stay for awhile. The game will keep me alert. If he is back at rehab, I will stay for awhile and get you started before leaving. Either way, I will let you know.

Oh how I wish I could get some sleep. If I sleep now, I will miss the opportunity to see hubby. I need to be out of the room by 7 pm. I need to be there with him. Talk to you later.Promise

@oodiebom,

I just read it and I responded to it. I had already posted to you when you posted it.
Oodie please check in when you can after your visits.

I hate you going to sleep at the computer but I get it.

See your husband and then see your own bed when you can. 💕

I see our minds think alike. 😎

@sheba2011

I left you a note under yesterday’s thread. I think it took

Oodie

@oodiebom,

I read your post just now from a few minutes ago. So sorry about your husband.
Good grief i wish you could have five minutes to yourself.

Hubby is a priority I wish sometimes they would let you spend the night comfortably.

Oodiebom I think a lot about you and hubby. Please check in when you can I understand. 😘💕

@oodiebom,

WHAT! I knew something was up. Dear lord please take care of yourself too.

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California here is to a great Thursday. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. Lady how are things going today?
I hope your husband is fighting the Beast. Please stay safe.

Hey I know you are super busy be sure to take care of you too.

Is your sister doing alright? I think your sister has the right idea going on a relaxing
Cruise to Mexico. Go Sis. 😘😎💕

Sending cool hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas please stay safe my friend.