Another Day Another Tube Removed

Freedom!

Less is more when you are in the hospital. Liz is grateful that she is slowly but surely being freed from the many tubes attached to her body. She is practically a thoroughbred in the halls these days now that she has less tethering her to her IV Pole. The epidural came out today and she is finding the pain managable. She is staving off nausea with some medication and staving off the boredom with continual visits from family.

It's not unusual to hear her say, "Go ahead and go. Get something to eat. I'll be fine." Which loosely translated means, "I'm kinda sick of you people. Leave me alone for a while." We do let her get her rest, but return to bother her in no time.

The doctor is so impressed by her progress that he is talking about releasing her even sooner than expected. While we are hoping for a return home before Christmas, anything close to that would be a huge blessing given the fact that just five days ago she still possessed a gall bladder and a few other more vital organs still in tact. The human body is really amazing!

The bout with Shingles still plagues her, but she is treating the symptoms and conquering them so far. She actually got to see a few noodles and veggies floating in her broth today...who knew she would ever been so happy to see smushy celery?

We are all so grateful for your words of support and encouragement. This may just be the beginning of a very long road, but we are confident we can hike it with your help! Liz sends her love back to all of you.

A Getwell Gift from Aunt Cori. We've affectionitely named him "Shingle."

Paige reads a little true crime. Gotta love the "Lust Killer."

Erin enjoying the Peanut Butter Ball...a Christmas Classic!