March 25th
A new week ahead
Well last night was a bit scary. Not for Greg, but for me. Greg has finally moved to the regular floor and out of ICU. For reasons that are obvious, this move is a tremendous step forward on Greg's road to health. It really hit home however, as we transitioned from what had become a safe, protecting, and comforting place, that we were moving onto the next phase of this journey.
It is unsettling! We have gone through the day to day critical periods, where you react instinctively, deal with the moment, and don't have time to dwell on he future. Now, the future lies in front of us and the unknown is a bit daunting. You know this family by now and realize the strength we bring to one another. We will need this more than ever as Greg moves toward rehab.
Although the doctors give us great positivity, and Greg has overwhelmed them to date, it is very hard to avoid the elephant in the room. Greg has a long road in front of him. I try not to read too much about the long term residual affects of subarachnoid aneurysms. Doing this only casts shadows over my typical state of optimism. Rest assured this is a moment, and not the confident commitment we will bring forward for Greg. On the other hand, all of us, Greg's entire family and friends, are entitled to have these moments. We cannot pretend all the time. To mask our fears and concerns and not deal with them directly, would in some weird way, weaken our resolve to give Greg the ongoing support he will definitely need from all of us.
Greg is pretty comfortable here this morning waiting for breakfast. He will be surprised that he won't be getting his usual mammoth tray. They've placed him on a fat restrictive diet. So much for bacon and home fries!!
Although he didn't remember, yesterday he took a shower! I can only imagine how good that must have felt.
We are hoping that Greg will move to Spaulding as soon as possible. It is my understanding that we are just waiting for a room to open up that allows a sitter, which I guess Greg will need for a while. Let's get this party started!
Have a good Monday and thankfully the storm is going out to sea!
Mike
Dear Mike and Donna,
ReplyDeleteWe are so heartsick about what is happening to your family. You are living a parents worst nightmare. Greg is fortunate to have you. Please know that we are thinking of all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with Greg during his recovery. Sincerely, Jim and Mary Guido