Day 10: ICU update

 Mom is doing Izzy's hair and 

putting on some of her earrings.

Well folks...we've decided that drugs and alcohol and are so passe...if you need a rush come to the ICU! This is an action packed floor full of mystery and wonder. Lots of highs, lots of lows beeps and funny noises. Smells, interesting people, etc.


This morning we were called at 4:45am and told that mom was having some heart issues. Along with that bad news...we were given yet another glimpse of mystery and wonder when mom was writing somewhat legibly. What you say...did I read that right....yes...mom is writing.


What is so remarkable about this piece is late last night she was desperate to communicate. I would put the pen in her hand and put the white board close and she would scribble just the up and down motion creating simple vertical and horizontal lines. We were interpreting her hand signs, (waving hello, waiving to signal "come closer", thumbs up, motioning to write). We were creating our own language and prepared to just figure it out. 


This morning a white board was place in front of her and we asked simple questions..are you in pain, are you hot, etc. She was able to write on the board exactly what she needs.


I hate to write this so bluntly but two days ago the doctor was talking to us about what her "wishes" were. With that said, you can appreciate our total wonder and amazement that she's even communicating.


Doctor was just in and he continues to be optimistic. We hope today or tomorrow the ventilator will be removed and she can learn to breath on her own. Based on what we see today, we too are incredibly optimistic.

Again...who needs drugs or alcohol?