July 11

Judy was not discharged today. Rough night. She had a coughing fit near midnight and pulled a muscle in her chest. After a few painkillers and extra oxygen, she slept well until 5. That's a great sleep in a hospital. Her vitals were positive this morning. Oxygen levels, blood pressure, and heart rate were looking good. She was not on oxygen after 5am. Judy finds that she is less likely to cough if she whispers. As you know, Judy is not exactly a loud talker at the best of times, but I have squint lines developing around my eyes and my neck is getting longer trying to hear what she is saying. The present challenge for Judy is shortness of breath. Judy is learning to take it easy. Wash your face, have a rest. Brush your teeth, have a rest. Take a short walk, have a rest. She is also learning to breath from the diaphram. Breathing from the diaphram helps to raise her oxygen levels. There is some fluid around her lung, not in her lung. The doctors are monitoring the situation. Usually, the fluids in the chest cavity are absorbed into the body. Not sure what is going on there. Given today's events, I do not think we will be returning home until later in the week. Judy will likely be checking out of the hospital tomorrow and checking into our room at the Jean C. Barber Lodge. The plan is for Judy to relax and build her strength in preparation for the flight home. On the positive side, Judy is unplugged. She is no longer sporting a heart monitor. She is also getting more bossy, a true portent of good health. The gastro-intestinal channels are also starting to deliver payload, another sign of good health. The weather is cooler again today. Much needed showers are forecast for the next 2 days. Audrey is flying back to Saskatoon tomorrow. It has been wonderful having Judy's favourite sister her for the last 3 days. I will be up early to get her on the train to the airport;therefore, I better hit the hay. Until tomorrow, keep praying for God's speed in all things Judy-related.