A room with a view

After 3 1/2 days in the hospital, my mother in law has turned the corner, a good corner!! Today about 1:00, it was like someone had flipped a switch and the cylinders starting firing. We're not at full power, but my goodness, what a difference!! She recognizes people, she is talking a little bit, she is laughing! Her kidneys have also kicked in, who knew looking a catheter tube could be so exciting?!?! Thank you to everyone who remembered her and our family in your prayers. We really feel like she will be coming back to us soon. We are humbled as a family by the outpouring of love and concern on her behalf.

Now...., Dear Patient in Room 419...., I am so happy that you are feeling better. Your family was quite upset, we were worried about you. But my friend in Room 419, perhaps when the nurse tells you that you can't get up and walk around, she means it. You know those hospital gowns you are wearing? They don't close in the back. If you want to walk the halls you need to put TWO of them on...one in the front and ANOTHER in the back...this prevents drafts that can make you sick. They also prevent you from mooning us as you walked by, which made us sick.