Linda is home

Good news. The doctor released Linda and she's home. She's still a bit shaky but happy to be home. After so many medical complications and setbacks, we're both holding our breath. She still has a tube in her stomach that will be removed on Monday.

Your inspiritual prayers have a lot to do with this -- please keep the prayers coming.

Tuesday night

The surgeon said Linda is doing great. He said the surgery was easier than he anticipated and the recovery should be straightforward.

Linda is up and walking around, feeling energetic and animated. Still has pain but it's manageable.

Long road ahead, keep your good prayers coming.

Tuesday 8:30am

Linda had a relatively good first night. She's still in some pain and a bit nauseous but it's getting better and she got a little sleep. She's out of bed into the chair and had some liquids.

My son Tommy gave me a two-hour break last night. I got three hours sleep, in the van. Damm cold, empathy for the homeless. What a comfortable cocoon we live in, and take for granted. Get out of our comfort zone and get a sense of what others live everyday. There but for the grace of God go I.

Linda's out of recovery --- in pain but resting

It's 10:30 pm and Linda is resting. She's in pain and nauseous, but seems little by little getting better. Your comments much appreciated. Long day, going to be a long night. I'm lucky and blessed to be by Linda's side -- she is lucky and blessed with a great family and great friends.

Operation went well

The doctor just visited me in the waiting room. He said everything went very well, as planned with no complications. He said there was virtually no scar tissue, a good thing. He removed the catheter, also a good thing.

In a few more hours Linda will get out of recovery and I can visit her. I am camped out in the waiting room, seems like a second home.

Linda is now being operated upon -- Monday 1pm

Linda went into the operating room around 1:15. The surgeon said the operation should be straight forward and he thought it would take a bit more than an hour.  The nurses seem on top of things and very professional. Fingers crossed and prayers welcome.

Wednesday night – – June 1

Linda's x-rays came back and showed that the colon blockage has resolved. She is feeling much better, getting exercise, and eating properly. The doctor came by and told her she could go home in the morning. We are very thankful and grateful.

Linda has been staying in a cancer ward and the hard luck stories you hear put things in perspective. We are very blessed indeed.

Prayers still need needed.

Keep the comments coming.