It didn't really seem like Christmas morning, given Dorothy's situation and the weather. I was up early to prepare to drive to the hospital to see Dorothy. As it has turned out, our hotel is 62 kms from the hospital, a drive that takes about 45 minutes.
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| Our hotel in West Palm Beach, Florida - Christmas morning | | |
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| About 2/3 of the drive is along Inter-state 95 |
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| The bears went to help Dorothy open her Christmas presents. |
Dorothy is still receiving anti-biotics via IV and is quite weak. She is receiving periodic sessions around the clock with a nebulizer, that is providing some relief plus oxygen via a breathing tube in the intervals. She sat up in a chair for a time today which she found took about all the strength she had.
We both want to thank all those who sent prayers and well wishes. It has been very encouraging.
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| Thanks for all the prayers of support |
The care on the ward is very thorough. They are somewhat short staffed but Dorothy finds they respond quickly to her call button. The doctor today indicated the need to more vigorously deal with the bronchitis to prevent it becoming pneumonia. The respiratory therapist was up within 5 minutes to implement her new regime.
In the evening, Kevin and Heather were again very kind in including me in their family Christmas dinner.
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| Heather's beautiful table setting. |
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| Kevin and Heather were very gracious hosts. |
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We had a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
We all missed Dorothy but Heather included her with a place name tag. |
It was far from the Christmas that Dorothy and I planned, or would have ordered, and yet, from Kevin and Heather, Gwen, and the rest of the family here in Florida, to all the e-mails and telephone calls we have received from across Canada - it is very evident that there is Love in the world and that is what Christians celebrate in the Christmas message - God came into the world - and God is Love.
OH Dear again! I am sorry, I was caught up in the cooking and serving duties....and have missed a couple days here. Do take care Dorothy! rest is the best for you, I am so sorry that is where you have to be at Christmas time, I know how much you were looking forward to the celebration with your friends and Franklin! It sounds like you are getting real good care there, I pray your up bouncing around very soon! Christmas and all year round blessings to you both....and the 'boys' too...It all looks like a beautiful place to be, the decorations are gorgeous, and your friends look very festive. take care and thank you Franklin for taking us along with you....hugs to your both!
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