I left early this morning, in single-digit temps with Rob's clothes in hand, hopeful for Rob's release today. I sneaked into Rob's hospital room a little before 7am... trying to be quiet, but those of you who know me well, know that when I try, it never works! He smiled, said, "Good mornin', Baby!" and we shared a new day kiss. He told me that due to his newest roomy, he didn't get to sleep until around 3am when they wheeled the other man back to ICU. So, Rob's catching a few more zzz's as I write.
We are hoping today is the day to go home!!! He said the doctor on the very early morning rounds said that all was looking good. Hopefully Rob's surgeon will be in shortly, and we'll get Rob showered and dressed, and then "blow this popsicle stand," as Rob would gleefully shout!After hours and hours of research in October and November, I was able to finally figure out what foods to buy, prepare, and eat to handle all the things Rob had been diagnosed with. We started eating MUCH fresh fruit and veggies, all low-fat and low-sodium, really quite healthy! Now they told us yesterday, that due to all the abdominal surgery, mainly with resecting the intestines for the conduit, Rob is not to have ANY raw fruits or veggies for about 8 weeks! Drats! Back to the drawing board for me! Ahhh, well... I look forward to the challenge. :)
We were approved yesterday, thanks to the diligent work of the financial care coordinator, to have home nurse care by an actual ostomy nurse... and I can't tell you how thankful we are for this blessing! Even if it's only one visit, I'm sure we'll be filled with questions once we're home that the nurse can help us with. So again, I thank you for your continuing prayers. You are really blessing us all the way around, and back. ♥
We are excited to get home, and get on with our routine of living... Well, our NEW routine of living. I know we're both a little apprehensive, too. Just for all the changes we have to become accustomed to. We know there are going to be ups and downs, tears and frustrations, but hopefully they will become less and less. And then we'll be able to have more smiles and joys, and happy memories filling our lives, and we can put all these past days to rest.
I just want to re-post part of my note from an earlier blog about visiting...
"Once we are home, if you feel you want to come by for a visit, it would be great if you could please call or message us a day or so ahead to see if it's a good time or not. We are facing quite a long time of physical and emotional healing, of adjustments, of resting, of changes, of learning to live a new life. It's going to take us some time. And I want Rob to be completely comfortable with that. And I know you do, too. Thank you for understanding."
Thank you again, for everything thought, prayer, and good wish you've sent our way, for the help and support, for everything.
Hopefully the next time you hear from me here,
it will be from our *HOME.*
In Love and In Peace,
Cheri ♥
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