This was Dawn on September 10, 2025. The fog is rising from the French Broad River. The tower to the left is probably on the campus of Asheville high school. And the mountains in the distance are in Pisgah national Forest. Somewhere in the same direction is the Biltmore mansion. Not a bad view.
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However, that wonderful window faces West so I have to pull down that black blind around Noon before it gets very hot in this room.
This was Tuesday nights dinner a nice piece of roasted chicken, some kind of rice with chicken gravy, And the third serving of those nice green beans I had them Monday night, Tuesday, lunch and Tuesday night. Sweet tea is of course the southern drink of choice. But nothing is salted and they don’t give you any. I’m also craving bread. There haven’t been any except a strange English muffin for breakfast yesterday.
II had my CT scan at 10 PM here and it was quickly over with and pretty easy. Then I got to sleep until 3 A.m. and because of the steroids couldn’t get back to sleep and that was why I saw Dawn Wednesday morning.
Not really complaining I guess, because I wasn’t really in pain. But I was stressed.
Thursday was a better day since I slept very well The night before. But talk about bored! I finally got my heart ultrasound done right here in my room late in the day. I have been scheduled for Friday having a swallowing test. Now they’re checking to see if there is aspiration of food that might be triggering the pneumonia.
Thanks for listening!
Today’s quote:
Hope is not a wish but an intention.
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Not sleeping is bad enough at home and even worse when in hospital. I often find listening to audio books helpful against feeling too stressed (and bored!) about lying awake...
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh because the book audio that I have has this really soothing male voice, which puts me to sleep!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to sleep in the hospital, they are always coming in to do or check something.
I wish you a speedy recovery! Take care!
I have to remember to be grateful for all the care I’m receiving – especially when I’m tired. But most of the time now I’m feeling a little bit better
Delete...Barbara, brighter days are ahead!!!
ReplyDeleteThat’s for sure! I am feeling very hopeful this morning.
DeleteOh darn! You’re still there. Any hope of escaping for the weekend?
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, I actually heard a doctor talk about maybe going home today. Unless I was dreaming.
DeleteI hope you get home soon. The thing with sleeping in a hospital is that they keep waking you up to do things. Good idea to find out what's triggering the pneumonia. Let's hope for good answers.
ReplyDeleteToes crossed....for everything good💙💛💙
ReplyDeleteYes. We are all hoping for you to be able to go home.
ReplyDeleteHome. The best word.
I had the swallowing test done once. Kind of cool to be able to watch yourself swallow via x-ray. Hope you get sent home soon.
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