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Superimposed
The other day, we asked Vernon how he felt. “Superimposed” was his answer. What a remarkable way to put it. su·per·im·pose ˌso͞op(ə)rəmˈpōz/ verb place or lay (one thing) over another, typically so that both are still evident. I’d say that even in his state, he sometimes still has a gift of saying the most unexpected, but…
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Sub ICU
Vernon’s surgery went well this morning. He had his dialysis catheter removed, a new one put in his neck temporarily, and in a few days, he’ll get a new catheter, unfortunately in the same place as before. Since much of the infection is based in the catheter, it’s not the ideal situation. Its possible we…
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ICU
It was a typical hospital day, I guess: lots of waiting around, passing information back and forth, watching Vernon sleep, walking the grounds aimlessly, trying to read my book, since I finally had the time. I did see my friend Talar a couple of times, which was lovely. She’s a social worker there, so she can…
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Sepsis
Vernon was sent to the ER at Hoag from Dialysis this morning when his temperature and heart rate both shot up. He had been nauseous and had a high heart rate yesterday too, and the doctor was hoping to look at him today after Vernon’s appointment. He’s been acting confused all week. But then, that isn’t…
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Two Peas in a Bed
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Being Present
“You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body. ” (attributed to) C.S.Lewis I would add: You are a soul. You have a mind. Its been a wild ride with Vernon the past couple of weeks. Dialysis at the new center is going well, though there have been times we need…
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Sutures and Stuff
On Friday Justine and I met up with Vernon and his two EMTs at Dr. Leiber’s office in Irvine for Vernon’s arm checkup. I didn’t have a babysitter today, but I thought it would be pretty short session so that would be fine—it might even cheer him up a little. While waiting for an elevator…
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H20
This is the last week that the family who hit Vernon has to legally respond to our letters ( delivered three weeks ago, at long last). They still haven’t. And though I know I told myself many times I didn’t expect anything (and believed it at the time)…yesterday, I recognized an anger inside. I’ve waited…
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Family in Town
My brother Hyatt and his family dropped by for a visit to Vernon on their drive back up to Monterrey yesterday. Vernon was not up to seeing anyone at first…not even me. I worried that by the time we got him outside with everyone, he might start yelling or swearing at the kids, just because. Hyatt…
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Cast Away!
Lois and Marcia went to sit with Vernon today. I got a text from Lois letting me know Vernon was out of his cast. Yes, the brand new fiberglass cast just put on yesterday. Don’t those things usually have to be CUT off? I have no idea how he did it. But Lois told me not to…