You may have noticed the lack of new posts over the last several days. My mother in law just had her colon removed and we've been spending most of the last five or six days in the hospital with her as she recovers. The doctor was able to reattche her lower intestine which in the long-term is a good thing because she doesn't need a colostomy bag, In the short-term, however, it's making her recovery a bit more challenging, and that plus her medically induced dementia requires that Lissa or I be there 24/7.
Even with us there to keep on the nurses and other caregivers, Shirley has been left to sit in her own wastes for extended periods of time, resulting in skin issues that require even more attention.
Despite these challenges, she is recovering nicely and has progressed to solid foods. In the next day or two, she'll be moved from the hospital to a convalescence center (sounds so much nicer than nursing home) for a couple of weeks.
Posting will continue to be light for the next few days as we spend most of our efforts on taking care of Shirley. Please keep her in your prayers.
A Brief Hiatus
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