Sunday, October 08, 2006

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Had a pretty good day today so far. Mom and Dad came for the morning, and Tanya and Pam came for the afternoon. Pam read both some of the comments in the blog and some of her emails to Penny.
I had a chat with Pen about what the doctors told Mom and Dad and I the other day, and Pam read the last blog to her. That was difficult, but she was pleased to hear it. She said their assessment was pretty close to what she feels like she has left in terms of time.
The pain and nausea have been under control now since Wed. or Thursday. She spends a lot of time sleeping and dreaming and for the most part feels comfortable. Once a day she has a few hours of good time, where she can have a lucid conversation with someone. Usually in the afternoons. She hasn’t lost her since of humor and everyone seems to have a chuckle about something while they are here.
Penny is very much at peace with herself.

Trish came and spent the night with Penny on Friday. She must have done a pretty good job of looking after her. Penny said that if I weren’t around, Trish would be her next choice for a nurse. Saturday, Stanley and I went shopping across the street and bought some stuff for Penny to wear. Some of the items were modified with scissors to accommodate IV lines, so she has a rather unusual looking wardrobe now.
Still better than hospital gowns.

We have a hot date tonight too. We booked the hot tub for 7 PM, and I am taking her for a long relaxing bubble bath and shampoo. So, she is resting up for it while I sit here typing. We have to fill in a little form here everyday that questions Penny about pain, nausea, depression, anxiety, feeling of wellbeing, appetite, and I can’t recall the rest right now. Her biggest complaint is the lack of energy. She just doesn’t have any at all. Hope she has enough left today for the tub. The nurses said that she would probably get a really good night sleep afterwards.

Michael