The nurse informed us a few moments ago that the ambulance will be here in less than one hour. After 81 days, its like packing up and moving away from the old neighborhood. I think what I am going to miss the most is the support from other families that I have become close with. Many have loved ones here for as long or longer than Cathy has been here. One familiy in particular has a son in the ICU. He was Cathy's neighbor and is in desperate need of multiple organ transplants (kidney and lung). If you can spare a good thought or prayer, please use it for this family.
The routine will continue up to the last minute: doctor's rounds, physical therapy, pain management, nausea management, nurses and care partners stopping by to say good bye, add in a little anxiety management and you have the morning's complete picture.
UCLA base here, signing out. See you in Oxnard.
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Good bye UCLA...hello St.John's
We will say a prayer for Cathy's neighbor.
I am anxious to hear how the move went.
Lots of Love to you
Congratulations, Cathy, that you're "moving on" an indication that you're getting stronger each day. I'll look forward to learning how you take to your new "digs" ... at least it will be more convenient for David and your family.
Mike and I stopped in to see you on Mon., Aug. 18. I think it was one of those days when you had a lot of pain, so you may not have remembered our visit. So glad that you're doing better.
Love, Norma & Mike
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