Thursday, March 13, 2008

Dawn's surgery was postponed again.  Dawn is doing well.  One of the other surgeries took longer than expected so Dawn was bumped.  The doctors have lowered her morphine dosage and she is improving.  She is also able to do regular dialysis for her kidneys which is only three hours a day.  This is an improvement from the 24 hour machine they had her on.  We listened to Bob Dylan today and she said she was enjoying it.  Her sleep was very peaceful this afternoon and she looked as if she was having some crazy dreams.  She moves around a lot in her bed, but the doctors say that it is good exercise for her.  I try to help Dawn as best I can and I told her that I was not a very good nurse and she said, "I'm not a good nurse either!".  I thought that was funny.  These little things make me laugh.  Dawn is getting stronger everyday.

6 comments:

Dana said...

So glad to hear your doing so well D!! Love you - Dana

Unknown said...

It's so great to hear you are getting stronger and stronger Dawn! You are obviously well looked after by both the medical team and your friends. You are most definitely loved dear girl!

habs6 said...

Dear Olivia,
Thank you so much for daily maintaining this blog for people all over the world who love Dawn. Please know that as we pray for Dawn and her family that we also pray for you, her dear friends. She is blessed with rich, rich friendships.....

Dawn...It's so good to hear your current progress. You are so loved Dawn. I hope you can grasp just how much!
Caryn Haberkorn

Kelly Gallagher Aaron said...

Dawn, it is great to see "you" through all of this. I laugh when I read about your dirty looks and smart ass comments. It is just as I remember you from high school.

Olivia, thank you for keeping us all updated. Dawns happiness, recovery, and strength has been a constant thought and prayer of mine.

Kelly Gallagher Aaron

Unknown said...

Dawn,
Jay and I are thinking about you every day, and really wish we were closer to visit. But for now get strong and we can hang out next time we're back east! We love you, Hon!
Love, Laura & Jay xoxo

todd leydecker said...

hey dawn
it is todd leydecker from camp matoaka.i wanted to pass on my best wishes and hope you have a speedy recovery and your back on your feet asap.
thinking of you
todd xoxo