July 7

I start the day with a call from the nursing station. Emergency? No, Judy needs to have her novel delivered. The request from the new regent made me happy. She is well enough to read the day after her operation! After a long walk to Granville Island and a return trip along False Creek, Judy's brother, David, and I delivered the goods to the queen. She looks great. This morning, she had been up for a walk, sat in a chair for one hour, and had a sponge bath. Her breakfast consisted of jello and a cup of coffee. The observation ward is rather quiet compared to the last time Judy was in Vancouver General. She had a restful night and as usual, she has charmed the nursing staff. I told them last night before Queen Judy was delivered to the ward,"You'll love her. She is a real doll." The head nurse confirmed my assessment today. Bold predictions: 1. The catheter will be removed. 2. The epideral will be removed. 3. Nose tube will be removed. 4. Judy will ask for her beloved Iphone 6. 5. We will be watching the old flow meter will make its glacial speed move to zero. 6. I will wear out my flip flops walking to and from the hospital. 7. I will watch the Roughriders play their hearts out on Friday night at B.C. Place Stadium. 8. Judy will request that the King of Kelvington deliver dark chocolate treats to the hospital.