Update on mom and pictures...not of mom.

Yesterday was another strange day. Not as I planned.  I dressed and went to work and they sent me home.  Said they had it covered and to get some rest.  That was so sweet of them. I couldn't decide what to do with myself. I went up and let Karla borrow my camera for the fair. Then I went to Walmart and talked with Lanny. I did some therapy shopping and got 2 shirts, 2 pants, and a pair of jama's.  Now I feel better. lol!

Doug and Betty decided to head for home yesterday morning. He talked with mom's nurse, took a walk, watched the news and made a decision. It was very tough for him. It was their original plan until this happened with mom. Then they thought they would stay another day. Then he is watching what is going on with the hurricane and he doesn't want to get caught in the after effects (rains etc that hit). So he headed home yesterday.  I miss them already. :(

Now for the update on mom:  She is still in Harborview. They have run every test known to man. Everything is looking pretty good and the talk is that they may be sending her home (or to a nursing facility for rehab to build up her strength again).  So I am happy about that!  Mentally she is better, not slurring and making sense when she talks.  She didn't have a stroke...she just was so tired etc the other night. Still freaks me out to think about it.  I got to talk to her for a while. I didn't get over to see her. I was exhausted and Libby, Kevin, Rita, Vicky and Rick were all going over. 

I got lots of phone calls and did phone calling and texting. We went to bed at 8.  I just called and talked to mom's nurse. She slept most of the night and did have some pain in her left arm and leg and she gave her med's for it....but she is still stable.  Praise God! And thank you all for your prayers!!!!

I have to work to day..... I imagine Libby is going over to see mom. Not sure how they will release her or bring her home or any of the specifics. I need to drop off her walker at her house today.

I took pictures of our trip home from Seattle because I was stressed, tired, and wanting to do something.  So I will share those with you. Have a great day.

Doug on the ferry

Doug and Lois being bugged by my picture taking.

This was me in the waiting room.

Kept staring at this picture while thinking about mom.

Waiting for the cab to leave I was amazed and a bit freaked out how the hospital connects over the street like this. I've seen walkways etc.... but 6 stories? Just doesn't seem strong enough.

Waiting for our cab

The birds are fatter here at Ivar's Fish House than they are at home. Because people feed them french fries all the time. The birds swoop down and take them out of your hand.

Another picture at Ivar's. I was so disappointed. I got a 5 piece fish to share with Doug... the pieces were maybe 2 inches long.... for $9.75!!!!  The clam chowder wasn't as good either... it had so many green onions in it...tasted more like onion soup than clam chowder. I am sad.

Taken from the ferry... Karla used to work in the tall black one on the right. It is the Columbia Tower.

Even though I am mad at them...here is a picture of Ivar's.

Space Needle

A bit windy outside on the ferry!!!!

I'm bugging them.

Someones feet.

Doug giving me the sign....some of you know what that means!