It’s just after dinner here on Sunday night and I noticed we haven’t had an update posted on the blog for a couple of days, so I thought I’d just jot a few thoughts down.
Pam was surprised and happy when Maggie came by with a gift from the nurses she works with… an Ipod touch! It’s a very nice gift and she’s hardly set it down since she got it. She’s got a bunch of her songs installed, and she’s quickly learned to download books into the Reader program. She’s grabbed Sherlock Holmes, some Bronte sisters, and lots of others. She can even user her email and her MSN messenger from the Ipod touch.
Saturday was a tough night for Pam, pain wise. The drain had been removed, but she had trouble sleeping, even just getting comfortable. She’s described the pain as having marbles in her armpit! She’s worried about appearing to be needy, I think, and trying very hard to be brave. And of course she HAS been VERY brave, but I told her it was ok to feel pain, and it didn’t make her a wimp just because she hurt! So after a few tears, we held each other close and drifted off to sleep.
She’s better today, taking fewer pain pills, but still having some discomfort in her arm/shoulder area where the lymphs were removed. She’s been snuggled in her chair reading her books!
I tell you Maggie: you couldn’t have picked a nicer, more thoughtful present for her! Thanks to all the girls who thought of her…
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Aha, this is where the update is 😀 Sorry to hear you had a bad and painful night recently Pam, not nice and from my experience it’s impossible at times to look and behave ‘brave’. Sometimes a few tears helps to relieve tension, but ever better is a Maurice cuddle 🙂
Still in my thoughts ((((Pam))))
Hi Pam,
It is so neat to follow your blog through all that you have been through! I’m so glad you have the drain out and that you have such great friends and family. What a comfort at a time like this! That IPod was the perfect gift right at this time. Keep hanging in there!
~Kay
Hi Pam, I know how you feel and we are thinking of you. Even Dick is checking out the blog to see how you are doing. He relates to how Maurice is feeling as well… I’ve put up a few pics of Martinique on our blog that may help distract you for a few minutes. Look at the cathedral in Fort-de-France, a candle is burning there for you.
love,
Karen
Thanks Amy,
It is a fun present and definately a distraction. 🙂 The pain is still there but certainly less than when the drain was in. It’s getting better. There have been some moments when I’ve had a feel sorry for myself. This is tougher mentally than I thought it would be, the waiting to hear the staging. I am surely glad the tumour is out, the waiting for surgery was tough, but now it’s a different hurry up and wait. 🙂 Should know staging on Thursday.
…Pam…
Hiya, Pam– Just wanted to say hi, and that I’m so glad to hear you received a gift that can, maybe, offer some distraction, and even (dare I say) fun!
I hope that nasty pain goes away, and fast…
Aloha, Amy