It’s just after 9 pm. I’m here in the ICU with Harold. He is sleeping.
Surgery went very well. Harold was awake and talking to us within a couple of hours of recovery. The nurse noted that he hadn’t lost his sense of humor. Yup – that’s Harold.
Surgery went very well. Harold was awake and talking to us within a couple of hours of recovery. The nurse noted that he hadn’t lost his sense of humor. Yup – that’s Harold.
Megan, Darren, Ashlee, and baby Brooks spent the day with me in the waiting room. It was nice to snuggle a baby as a kind of security blanket against the raw emotions of families awaiting the surgeon’s “everything went well” report. Of course that is not always the result. There were fifty surgeries in this part of the hospital today. We heard one woman break down in anguish. Every heart wrenched at the sound.
Later, Brooks cried. An older woman, worried about her own son, gravitated toward us. She told Ashlee stories about her children. Other strangers came by, cooing and smiling. I started hearing people talk about babies and grandkids . . . and love. I think babies are a great idea for surgical waiting rooms.
We are grateful for the blessing of a successful surgery today and for the continued blessing of peace.
Thank you so much for setting up this blog and for keeping us up to date. Many, many of us have you in our thoughts and prayers (and fasts), and we are very grateful for the information. Please tell Harold I'm picking up some fresh racquetballs!
ReplyDeleteIt's about 8am in Arizona on March 23. Harold called his Mom this morning from the ICU. I think he woke her up. He said he had already eaten breakfast and had entertained the doctors by wiggling different limbs and joints. Mom was thrilled with the call! She said it made her day. Service is the most important part of life. Thanks, Harold, for continuing to serve Mom--and all of us.
ReplyDeleteGreat news- we hope he continues to recover well. (His name is at the Houston temple for prayers.) It's amazing how this 'technology' can keep us all connented. Thanks for the updates.
ReplyDeleteWe're also praying for you. I saw my mom's comment, and had to say that his name is at the LA temple too! Whatever the outcome, you're a great example of faith and hope and staying positive through your trials.
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