Sorry to keep you all waiting for the good news of the day!
Wenche's surgery kicked off at 7:45am this morning. It took a bit longer than the 3-4 hours that the doctor had suggested it might take, but she was back in recovery by 2:00pm. Sue went into surgery at around noon or 1:00pm and was back in recovery by 5:30pm. So all in all everything went very much according to plan. Paul stayed at the hospital all day and Bron arrived after work at 4:30pm. Bron first saw Wenche, who was in good spirits and talking. Sue's eyes lit up when she awoke and saw Bron. When I arrived both girls were in great spirits as well (already asking questions and cracking jokes, I was surprised to see!) and Bron was feeding Sue ice chips (of which she wanted lots and lots, although she needs to keep liquids to a minimum.)
They are going to try and get Wenche walking tomorrow; she already wants to go home, which the doctors are happy to hear. We all left the hospital at around 8:00pm this evening (Paul, Bron, Desia, Greg and I) and we left the girls to rest with their new plush lambs that Desia brought them. Sue named hers "Hope." Sue is in the ICU on the kidney floor and Wenche is three doors down from her. The girls should be able to see and speak to each other and hang out and watch TV sooner than we know.
"I got up bright and early at 5am this morning with thoughts of the importance of the day ahead. Sue and Wenche, I will think of you often during the day, also Paul, your families and the many friends who will be following this blog. What a glorious gift Wenche and what a glorious celebration of friendship. Kathryn this is a great way of keeping us informed. Thanks."
Please leave your comments as always. The girls will love to read them!
i was so relieved and grateful to talk to mom this morning.. a little dopey and nauseous though i could tell by her voice that she was smiling :) sooo happy that the surgery was a success!! i hear sue's body is accepting the kidney very well .. pheeww. can't wait to squeeze a healthy happy auntie!! and mom, i send you all the strength i can muster - i know your body will adjust in no time. i look up to you every day and love you with all my heart. xxoo thinking of you all. wish i could be there xxox
ReplyDeleteThis is a comment sent along from Ian and Gill Alexander:
ReplyDeleteDear Bron and Kathryn,
I write to tell you that we have prayed earnestly for God's good grace and healing at this traumatic time, for both your Mum and Wenche.
We have prayed for the skill of the surgeons and that there may be a really positive outcome and an improved life ahead for Sue and no bad effects for Wenche.
We are thinking and praying for you all day, please keep us advised of their progress.
With love from, Ian & Gill