A Low Key Day

...and that works just fine. Laura is resting peacefully next to me. The only activity aside from bathroom breaks are revolving moist, cold wash cloths that Laura is situating over her right eye. We rotate them from the AC vent that I am sitting on to her eyes. It serves two purposes...feeling good and relieving swelling. Late yesterday afternoon, her right eye began swelling. Professor warned us this would take place, as it is the lymbic system's response to the incision and surgery. This is all based on memory of last Thursday's appt. with him, so my apologies to the doc's out there if I am off base.

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Just as I was finishing the prior paragraph, the nurse came in and we got Laura to keep down about 6 oz of soy milk to give her strength. She then got up to walk out of the room and about 20 ft down the hall and back! Her nausea subsided, and did very well getting there and back. A little wobbly due the to medication, but that is to be expected. Praise God! We are going to need to be a little more aggressive with feeding her, as I could tell very quickly the difference the little bit of soy milk made.

Professor stopped by briefly and said things are progressing well, and we are going to start a more aggressive "feeding campaign" to build up her strength so her body can recover.

I would take a picture of her and post it, but I am not so sure I wouldn't be in the hospital as soon as her strength comes back. The gowns aren't exactly at Laura's level of fashion, and the ice pack on the head doesn't make for a very attractive hat. She is sleeping soundly after the walk while listening to some Brandon Heath (new Christian artist...album is great).

Your continued prayers and support are great and know they are felt.