Stable Today.

It was a quiet day today in the hospital. I spent the better part of the day there today. When they change dressings or need to clean her or change IVs I get kicked out for part of the day. The BF and I switched off and SU has gone to spend a little time this evening. He surprised me by buying the BF a parking pass for the month. The BF has managed to get a bundle of parking tickets at the hospital. They're ruthless those carpetbagging city meter people... It's just wrong. But... I digress...

According to our Rebel, I suck at sign language. Her very airy fairy hand signals don't get her messages to me. There was a lot of eye rolling on her part.

I brought in some photos for the room, - a few of her best friends and her sister as well as a page that she did in her scrapbook the last time she was in the hospital. That plus a couple of Tinkerbell pictures and I had the room covered. She was happy to have them there.

They have started some physio therapy - aka "training" for her legs, arms as well as her lungs and muscles that support the lungs. This is important to get off the breathing tube if the fluid is coming off her body. It will also start to help her gain back strength and get her prepared for heart transplant and recovery. The docs are still watching for "ooziness" and bleeding around her dressings. Today, they were satisfied. The weekend, we hope and pray will be a quiet and calm one for her.

And our friend Lily is running a half marathon in Phoenix on Sunday. She was told that when you focus on something during a long run it can help you get through when you don't think you can. So as she said earlier she is running for Rebel on Sunday. She will have a picture of Tinkerbell with her and has chosen a bible verse that inspires her.

Isaiah 40:31:
“But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary;
they will walk and not be faint.”

A good message on which to focus.