WAITING...waiting for my moms knee replacement surgery to be over. The "update screen" never changed so we really never knew what the scoop was. We had our own little section in the waiting room for "Team Support Dianne"...dad, Tami, Todd, me, Sue and Virg...with numerous people praying for her and waiting to hear the updates. It's amazing how many people care for her and ultimately, for us. She is an amazing mom and person and probably the strongest person I know. We heard from her doctor that her surgery was successful, she did well with anesthesia, the knee went in well, the bone around it was strong and they got rid of the cyst the size of a golf ball that flared up this past fall. When she got to her room, the first few hours were rough with nausea and low heart rate and the buzzer going off all the time, but after her blood transfusion and actually getting sick, somehow, it turned around. What started out as I was going to spend the night ended up with me leaving around 7:30 to come home. Just talked to the nurse and she did have a pretty good night and was in some pain and given some pain pills just a little while ago. Can't wait to go spend the day with her today and watch the Kentucky Derby. I think today will be a rough one for her with pain, having to become mobile and not feeling great, but she'll do it, and "TSD" will be there all the way....she always has been for us.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MAMA! Loved getting to go through many many photos of her growing up. I put together a book for her to look through and then document her memories throughout. These two photos were favorites among many...because, she most definitely TAKES THE CAKE :) (pardon the pun). It was a fun day celebrating her as we went over for lunch and cupcakes along with Tami, Joel and the girls. I have always loved celebrating our birthdays together.
