Is that a smile?

(Note:  Lynne has taken back control over the keyboard) I’m lying here in my hospital bed with the laptop tipped just right so that I don’t have to lift my arms up too high to type, listening to Pandora on the iPad.  Jamie had suggested the Cat...

Walking Ms. Daisy

The morning was a big improvement for Lynne, more alert, and moving much less gingerly.  She continued working her way through a Netflix filmography, watching “Word Wars” about competitive Scrabble players.The hospital has a very clear plan for her...

Falling into bed. Literally.

As the first day evolved, Lynne’s color and alertness level improved.  She has many different wires, hoses and tubes attached to her, so getting her settled in bed can be challenging.  Plus, going to the bathroom is a medical ballet. The first time Lynne...

Postcards from the Edge (of Lynne's bed)

4:34 p.m.  One looong nap later, Lynne looks much improved.  Upon arriving in her room, she was rather pale, quite groggy, parched and only semi-lucid.  She dozed off and when she woke up, her color was back, her voice was stronger, her eyes more alert and she could...

The waiting is the hardest part

It’s Leland, guest blogging since Lynne is anesthetized at this point. This is the smallest hospital and a very small waiting room.  Luckily, I am alone and can control the volume of  the TV which is on The View (volume:  very low.  Whoopi:  very large)....