Sorry I haven't updated more frequently. The internet and cell phone service up here in the ICU has been spotty at best. Mom is still in ICU and will stay here again tonight--not because she needs to be here, but because there were no available "regular" rooms. Apparently, Friday is a big day for discharges, so they expect she will get a room tomorrow for sure. I am going to stay here tonight in this nifty chair that folds into a "bed" to keep Mom company and make sure the nurses take good care of her. Since Mom is out of commission, I am taking over her "Little General" duties and have no qualms about bossing anybody that needs to be bossed :) ...But that's not to say that she isn't in charge!
Mom is certainly not lacking in personality--she's acting very much herself. I just asked her if she'd like to say anything to the blog followers, and she responded in song, "I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony...!" So not to worry, the song-bank was left intact.
She is a little concerned about her headgear--it's apparently not up to her "cute" standard. But thanks to all of her wonderful friends at work, she will soon be replacing it with a GORGEOUS Hermes scarf. Thank you all so much.
We will keep you posted on tomorrow's progress, which I'm confident will be significant. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and concern. You have no idea how much it means to all of us.
Sara Kate
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Cheers for the song bank!
ReplyDeleteScott
Let's hear the Sound of Music! You go, Girl
ReplyDeletesuch great news! keep up the singing and she'll be dancing before we know it : )
ReplyDeletegini
Great news and thanks for keeping us posted!
ReplyDelete-Jennifer Collins
Thanks for the update. I'm so glad to hear Gail is back to singing. Will check in later today.
ReplyDeletethat's wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update,
Ana
Gail - I'm following your progress and delighted to know your musical talents are at work - entertaining your fellow travelers in ICU no doubt! Make those wonderful MDACC volunteers dote on you when you get on the floor!
ReplyDeletexxoo Mary Nell
Wonderful news! Thanks for letting us know. We're singing along with you, Gail!!! -- Sarah Watson
ReplyDeleteKeep signing Gail!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sara Kate for keeping us all informed. Keep the good news coming...I knew Gail was OK when she told the doctor "I'm close" after he told her the correct reply was floor 9 instead of floor 7.
ReplyDeletexxxooo,
Pat Shuford
Sara Kate, you do your mother proud. The seed didn't fall far from the tree! (I think that's the expression ... you know I'm not a native English speaker, don't you?)
ReplyDeleteGail is not only blessed with great friends, but what a wonderful family! Tell her I said Hola.
We must make sure any reading glasses match the scarf...that's a must!
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~Lenae
I am delighted to hear the song bank is intact! Tell her we'll be singing, "Be kind to your web-footed friends! For a duck may be somebody's mother!" in no time (she's the only person other than my own mother who knows all the words)! :)
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Robin
Gail,
ReplyDeleteHang in there.....Im following your progress and hoping for a quick recovery for you. You'll be back "marching and stomping" before you know it.
A former "Buffalo" girl,
Cindy Miller
Gail!
ReplyDeleteKeep singing...soon you might have the nursing staff doing harmony with you!
Hugs your way...Carla
Gail, so glad you and Sara Kate have got things under control. I was NEVER in doubt. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. gg
ReplyDeleteLove that she is singing and keeping it real! What a blessing!!! Many prayers are being lifted!
ReplyDeletePriscilla & Hannah
I love that tune!! Hey, can you do 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow?'
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs and prayers, Alison
Funny about all these singing comments - kinda makes me scared because I don't remember any of it - oh, well.................................. I know I've got the pipes :)
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