Home Sweet Home

It sure is nice to be home ... if only temporarily. It's very strange to be here without Jack. I'll be doing something and I think to myself ... I need to go check on Jack. It's eerily quiet without the sound of the vent going 24/7.

I talked with Mark multiple times today and Jack had an uneventful day. That is good. Our dear friend Peggy came by to relieve Mark and when I spoke with her, she confirmed that Jack was having a good day. He's having a tough time with all the antibiotics -- he turns red as a beet when he gets them and I'm sure they make him uncomfortable. Peg also had to let me know that everyone just "loves" Mark. For those of you who don't know Mark -- he is the polar opposite of me, so I imagine they are all enjoying his calm demeanor. Mark is also quite funny and I hear he has them all laughing. I'm not sure they will let me back in Jack's room when I return.

Today was a relaxing day just hanging out with my other three kids. My sister, Maureen, is in town from New Jersey. I'm glad I was able to see her before she left. We had dinner at my other sister's house and several friends from our church/school came over as well. Of course, I feel guilty enjoying myself while Mark and Jack are in "prison". I'm not sure when Jack is going to be able to bail from the hospital. He still has his drain in and that has to come out before he can leave. Plus, we have to learn how to care for the broviac - something I have no desire to learn, but I guess I have to. Yuk! If Jack behaves himself, it's possible he could get out of there by Friday.

I don't have a picture of Jack to share today, so here are some taken at my sister's house this evening. The pictures from the top down are (1) Mary (on the right) and her cousin Shannon; (2) Eric in the pool; (3) me getting "report" from Mark; (4) me and my sisters, Joan and Maureen.

Thanks for your continued prayers and words of support. Jack and I are very lucky to have such wonderful friends and family looking out for us.