maddy

Tuesday update

From Elizabeth:
I talked to Maddy an hour ago. She got a very good night's
sleep last night, so that is a step in the right direction.
However, she's developed an unpleasant digestive upset
that will probably take a while to cure. Because of it, she
asks that no one visit for the next several days.

I'm afraid this will postpone her meeting with Emily, and I know
she's disappointed about that. She had been keenly looking
forward to seeing her again.

Even though her appetite remains good, the dieticians are
fussing that she's not eating enough. That may well change
once the Britfoods box arrives. The store had everything I
ordered in stock, and the box was shipped today by FedEx.
I don't yet have a tracking number, but I'm expecting it to
arrive at Becca's on Thursday. It's chock-full of tasty
treats.

I mentioned the question of loose tea, but Maddy is not sure
they will allow her to use the tea kettle .I ordered, so
that matter is up in the air at the moment.

VoiceStream (T*Mobile) won't let me use a credit card
over the phone to add dollars to her account. I need to do this
in person at an authorized store or dealer. I think I can take
care of this tomorrow.

Amazon reports that the Kensington laptop security cable should
reach Becca tomorrow.

Maddy says she may not be able to attend Becca's post-
Thanksgiving bash. She also is not sure she will be up to
having anyone who does attend come to the hospital for a
visit. But if she is up to hospital visitors then, she asks that
no one bring their children. She explains that her room is
simply not a good environment for a child.

I ordered some pairs of reading glasses for her yesterday in
various strengths, along with protective cases for them and
lens cleaners.

This morning I found, after several tries, a nice Italian bakery
that will deliver a cake to her on Friday. I ordered the flavors
Maddy likes (vanilla with white frosting) in a cake large enough
for 20 people. That size should cover at least 2 shifts of
nurses and orderlies, plus whatever doctors wander by. It's
scheduled to be delivered Friday afternoon between 1:30-2:30.

Maddy asked me to extend her apologies over not being able to
have visitors at the moment. I assured her we all understood,
and even if none of us can actually see her, we're nevertheless
mentally and emotionally standing beside her.

She feels very loved. That is, of course, an enormously positive
and important factor for someone whose life has spun so out
of her control in such a short time.

Elizabeth

Posted by ptomblin at November 18, 2003 05:08 PM