More notes from a recent visit

As Val mentioned we had a wonderful visit with Carole today at lunch hour.
She is doing remarkably well under the circumstances and is feeling pretty
feisty (remains absolutely determined to go home) - exhibiting signs of the
Carole we all know and love! She was very alert and communicative and
looks amazing. Apparently (as we did not get to visit last week) the
swelling in her abdomen has gone down quite a bit as well as the swelling
in her legs. There was very little fluid in her calves but still some in
her feet (top and ankle area) which was causing her a bit of discomfort.
Valerie and I commented to her that her legs and pedicure still look better
than ours do!!! She remains on the oxygen (low dose) and was a wee bit
drowsy at times due to the meds and lack of sleep last night. The nurses
were poking and prodding her arms through the night as they had to relocate
the intervenous (it needed a better flow). They continue treating the
blood infection but have opted for intervenous antibiotics as they can give
her a higher dose than orally to help eliminate the infection more quickly.
While we were there Kari popped in for a quick visit with some new cozy
"bunny" pjs. She commented (as did the lady who dropped in from the
"chemo" area I believe?) on how well Carole looked and how much she has
rebounded since last week! Never underestimate the power of intention
especially with Carole.....she has taught all of us some valuable
lessons!!! We told stories, had some laughs, she shared some thoughts and
said not to count her out yet......man I love that woman!!!!! We were
getting ready to leave and Rhonda arrived with Carole's lunch (from Il
Mercato no less......grilled veggie salad with goat cheese.....naturally
Val and I asked where the wine was??? Lo and behold we didn't realize that
Rhonda is a liquor rep - our new bestest friend, right Val?) That's it for
now.....keep those positive thoughts and energy flowing everyone!!!!!
Cheers!


Jackie MacLeod