It’s Miscellany Monday, just a laundry list of stuff.
It’s Monday morning. Renee is looking a lot better but we got word that it will be a couple to a few days before we think about release.
The NG Tube is still in. That’s the nasal tube. Renee just asked, “What does NG stand for?” We’ll find out, but I’m betting on Nasty Goop.
O2 is off. Good
All of you pre-school teachers will appreciate this one. Renee got a sticker last night. A little leaf sticker is on her wrist band and by the door. But, it’s not for good work it’s for ‘patient prone to falling.’ She said I told them that she’s a klutz. I didn’t. They figured it out all on their own.
Speaking of laundry, I had to do my own last night. Renee didn’t even offer to get out of bed, come to the hotel and do it for me. And all I do for her. It was a modest miracle but somehow I ended up with the same number of socks I started out with. See, I’m no good at this stuff. So I’m not planning on making it a habit.
It’s off topic but a brief in this morning’s paper caught my eye. Heiress Martha “Sunny” Von Bulow died after 28 years in a coma. I wonder how old Claus is taking it? I wrote this a while ago and I don’t know why. So, here’s to you Sunny:
Stand In The Rain
By Bob Masterson
Comatose, frozen
Wired and caged
Medicine pumped through my veins
I lie here screaming
But not making a sound
How long til I go insane?
My soul is alive
My soul is alive
But my body is useless and lame
I want to move from this bed
Step into the night and
Stand in the pouring rain
I want to stand out in the rain
I’m lost on the inside
I can’t see the outside
I can’t even feel my own pain
I want to move from this bed
I just want to move
And stand out in the rain
I want to stand out in the rain
A machine for my breathing
Keeps my heart beating
A machine hooked to my brain
I can’t feel my body
All I have is my thoughts
I think I want to stand in the rain
I think I want to stand in the rain
I think I want to stand in the rain
I just want to stand in the rain
Won’t someone bring me out in the rain?
I think …….
Renee - so glad you are feeling better and not having any more hallucinations with butter. By the way, NG stands for nasogastric (through the nose, into the stomach). Bob, congratulations on seeing your first stoma. They take a little getting used to, but isn't it amazing what they can do nowadays. I really liked your song lyrics - that's one reason I'm no longer in critical care and now work for hospice! We hope you guys have more good days and are able to travel home soon.
ReplyDeleteRenee, just want you to know we are thinking of you often and hope you continue to progress and will return home soon.
ReplyDeleteBob, your blog has been great! Keep up the great work in keeping everyone up to date.