An Emotional Day . . .

Today, I got the stitches out from my trigger-finger surgery. Everything went fine; although, I still have limited use of that hand. But I'm one step closer to "normal." That was my first stop - UTMB in League City.

After that, I headed up to Houston to see Bill. My friend, Oma, offered to drive, but I decided to go by myself as I had too many errands to run along the way. As long as I don't lean on the pads under my fingers I am fine. Thankfully, the traffic wasn't too bad. 

When I got to the VA, they had just put Bill down for a nap. I saw the nurse pushing the Hoyer Lift out of his room and went in. Bill was fast asleep. Valerie, my favorite nurse, said he wasn't doing too well today. He had gotten up way too early and started crying out, more and more agitated as the morning wore on. They got him cleaned up and fed, then settled him back in bed. He immediately fell asleep.

I sat on the floor by his bed and started rubbing his forehead. hoping he might stir. After a while he said softly, "Whose there?" 

"Cindy," I said. 

He replied, "My wife." 

At that, I began to cry, silently. He knew who I was! For just a second, I let myself think, "Maybe he's getting better!" But of course, I know better. That is not going to happen.

I silently wiped the tears away because I didn't want him to see me crying. I didn't have to worry, though, because he immediately went back to sleep. I stayed a little longer and then left. 

Back to the parking lot, I sat and let myself cry some more. Then, I called Oma. Today was Oma's day (though she didn't volunteer for it!). I'm so lucky to have my "support team" -  my kids, my cousins, and my wonderful Galveston friends. I know I can always call one of them and have them talk me down so I can safely drive home.

On the way home, I stopped at Chico's and bought a red shirt for my "debut" as a "bell ringer" at the First Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Shelly's co-worker and friend, Janene, invited me to join. We're supposed to wear red, so now I'm all set.

Last stop was Sam's Club for groceries. I like to stock up on fruit there. I got apples, pears, bananas, and plums.

Now I'm back home curled up with Oreo. I'll relax a while, then play some piano. That always cheers me up.