Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Scenes from the Recovery Bed

Mom had her back surgery today (Monday), and it went well. I'm typing this as she naps on and off, here next to me.  (My sweet sisters, Michelle and Mary, spent the day here, so it's the least I could do.)  Mom is good company, so I can't really complain.

Mom is charming the nurses already. As one took her hand to place a pill in it, Mom instinctively, gently, rubbed the top of the nurse's hand as she spoke to her (before realizing that she had a purpose for the hand-holding.) It was so sweet.

Mom ordered dinner (chicken noodle soup and peaches, which went mostly untouched.) Then she worried, "Do you think they have graham crackers here?  I have to have my graham crackers and milk before I go to bed, you know!"  (She settled for a nice, big, "homemade" oatmeal raisin cookie.)

Mom woke up from a brief nap and turned to me, "You know that Tiger Woods changed his name, right? It's now, "Chee-tah!"  I laughed pretty hard at that one, so she shared  a quip she made recently, at my brother's retirement party,

"I know why my son Jim likes golf so much; as a boy, he just loved playing in the sand and the water!" [As I type this, she admitted she got this one from the newspaper :)]

So, as you can see, she hasn't lost her sense of humor, and I'm pretty sure it's only a matter of time before she's shakin' her hips and singing another goofy song...

28 comments:

  1. I'm glad to hear your Mom did well and is resting.
    The only time I ever see my father actually rest is when he's in the hospital for a procedure, test, etc.

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  2. I'm so glad she's doing well. Give her big hugs and kisses and tell her we want more video! :-)

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  3. We nurse types ADORE patients like your mother!!!

    She sounds like a very special person. I hope her recovery goes well!

    Hugs

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  4. I'm thrilled to hear that your mom is doing so well after surgery. It just goes to show that a sense of humor and laughter really are the best medicine. With that kind of outlook, she'll be back on her feet in no time. I know she's in good hands there.

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  5. I'm so glad to hear that her surgery went well. That has to make you all feel a ton better.

    I'm stuck though trying to figure out how you have a brother old enough to retire. You're young there, chickie!

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  6. glad it went well prayers coming your way =)

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  7. Too funny. She must be a very special lady. God bless her and you

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  8. I wish your mom a quick recovery. With all my back problems, I have a feeling I'll eventually need back surgery. I hope not.

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  9. Your mom is so cute! I hope she recovers quickly.

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  10. I hope you mom has a speedy recovery...omg she is dang cute I love the video she can really shake it!

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  11. I thought the surgery was last week. Sill me. I hope all continues to go smoothly.

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  12. I liked that Tiger Woods joke about changing his name--good one!

    My dad always liked his Graham crackers too. I think he usually had them for lunch though.

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  13. Your mother sounds like a wonderful woman! What a sweet post. Hope her recovery is as remarkable as she is!

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  14. Woohoo baby, stand back and praise the Lord!!! I'm a doin' my happy dance right now. I'm so thrilled your Mama did well through surgery and is crackin' her jokes and showin' her special wit so soon after the procedure. I know I've said it before but I LOVE your Mama!!!

    BTW: She did Elvis proud! I'm sure soon she'll be showin' everyone "Shes all Shook Up" again.

    God bless this sweet Mama and I pray her recovery is speedy and complete.

    Have a great day Mrs. 4444's :o)

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  15. You have to love that!

    She's a gem!

    I'm happy she did well. Hope for a speedy recovery!

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  16. I seriously love your mom.
    Cheetah. TOO funny!

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  17. So glad to hear your mom is doing so well! Chee-tah indeed. :)

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  18. I am so glad to hear your mom is well, and darn it she is so adorable!!!! Loved the video!

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  19. Made me smile..having had 3 back surgeries God Bless her for having a sense of humor..prayers for a speedy recovery!

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  20. I'm so glad the surgery went well! I'm really laughing at her Tiger Woods quip *L*

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  21. So glad to hear that your mom is recovering well! I cracked up when I read her two jokes...what a wonderful momma you have!

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  22. :-)
    I can just about garuntee you they have graham crackers. ask the nurse!

    glad she's doing well.

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  23. What a beautiful lady and a beautiful inspiration, not just to you but to all of those with whom you share her wisdom. Can't wait to hear stories of her being up and about!
    :-)
    Traci

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  24. Glad to hear she is doing well and that they didn't remove her sense of humor!!!

    Hugs to you both!

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  25. I hope she's still doing well - a few days after surgery can be the worst, so I truly hope she skipped those bad days!

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  26. Glad Mom is doing well! Love the video!
    I am behind on my reading, so please forgive me! Will keep her in my prayers!

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