Report From Oz – Day Five
The first flowers arrived here at Residence Inn — addressed to Sydney and Nyel from Kitt and Doug “with wishes for sunny days.” A gorgeous bouquet of yellow roses and daisies with small white carnations hither and thither, and all in a bright yellow pitcher with a smiley face on it!
And then, today, at the hospital — an elegant arrangement in lavender and white to Nyel from Stephanie and Dave. It came just as I was leaving for the day and, with those posies looking over him, I actually felt better about Nyel’s situation than I had with all the nurses and doctors and poking and prodding that had gone on since my early morning arrival.
All-in-all, the day was a difficult one. Not much obvious progress which was way overbalanced by much discomfort — shortness of breath (read: gasping), abdominal pain, spasms, tremors, etc. But, gradually, as the Wizards see that the meds are not working, the formulas and amounts are being adjusted. Here’s hoping tomorrow is a better day.
And, “back in the real world,” through the magic of telephones and cyberspace, we consummated the purchase of our 2022 Prius from Lum’s in Astoria. Details — like the trade-in of our Subaru and all the paperwork and financing arrangements — will wait until we can get back home. Salesman John K even offered to drive the car up to Seattle and complete the deal right here at the Residence Inn! Right now, it sort of depends upon how long Nyel and the UW Medical Center take to consummate their relationship and wave us off to Oysterville.
Meanwhile… it’s raining in The Emerald City (Kitt and Doug’s lovely wishes notwithstanding.)
Rain Rain You Can Stay
But Please Send Nyel
Home Soon to Play!
On positive notes — the best medical care possible, many messages and support from friends, beautiful flowers providing much comfort, and that new car on the horizon. Now we just need you to get better, Nyel. Maybe today’s the day. Let’s hope!
Linda — you are absolutely right about the “positives” — but they all pale next to the urgency of getting Nyel back on track. I am definitely thankful for our blessings and for the support and friendship being offered by so many. But if there were a way to segue all that positive energy into a magic formula to get Nyel feeling better, that would, indeed, be the perfect world! Thanks for your huge part in the “positives”!!
Sydney, I’m so sorry to hear about Nyel, for the last I knew days ago he was well, I thought. Tell him I will be thinking of him, and I wish you both well. It is so hard to be watching your loved one suffer, and I feel for you too. Take care, and know you two will be in my prayers, Sydney.
Love, Anne