oops, was going to call this post "Am really tired this eve", but guess what: that was the title of yesterday's post. Will has been exhausted too after these days. He commented that we are there for about 7 hours, most of the time standing by the bed. If we sit down, Redjeb won't be able to see us, partly cause he has the neck brace on from the neck surgery. Our feet tell us we have been there a while....
Many of you have written to me about the Times article about PTSD, mental deterioration, and long stays in the ICU. That's me. Oh...they were talking about the patient, were they? Well guess what, Redjeb and I are both losing it.
This morn Will and I were quite worried when we arrived at the hospital as Redjeb was in a deep sleep and couldn't be aroused. But by afternoon, he started to come to. There is a notice now pasted on the wall about a speaking valve, so Will asked the nurse if she could put it in. It is still almost impossible to understand Redjeb, yet we could get a few words and communication was better than we've had, since it was pretty nonexistent. Really made us feel we were with him. Is amazing what even a few words will do. Will also was writing some words on paper. Wasn't clear if Redjeb could read the words. Maybe yes, probably no. But we keep trying. But I am impressed by how weak and confused he has become.
Nevertheless,
Redjeb is such a sweet wonderful person, and it shows through even in this awful situation.
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