Papa C's Status Nov. 8th

Papa C and Murr C had a restful night of sleep last night and Saturday night. They moved Papa C to a regular room that is closer to the nurses' station, with a video feed from his room to the nurses' station. They are encouraging him to (with assistance) get out of bed and sit in a chair for periods of time. I'll try to post again after we visit tonight. Murr C has been posting updates on her (new) blog at http://www.circus24-7.blogspot.com/

Papa C's Status Sat. Nov 6th

Papa C was moved this afternoon to a regular room at Medical City Hospital, after being in ICU for 8 days. Murr C and visitors will have more room, especially since there's a chair that folds out flat into a twin size bed. The down side is that every nurse has 5 patients, so there's not as much help available. Papa C forgets, because of his dementia, that he is too weak and unstable to get out of bed, so every time he has to use the restroom, he tries to get out of bed. Last night he tried to get out of bed and fell - thankfully on his backside, so he didn't get hurt. He's now in a bed with an alarm, set on the loudest setting, that goes off every time his weight shifts off of his pillow. Hopefully that will wake Murr C up in plenty of time to get him to lay back down before he tries to get out of bed. Papa C's sense of humor is still intact, and he is such a gentleman with all of the nurses. Murr C and Missy went to the lakehouse to get more clothes, and Andrew and I stayed with Papa C in his room today. Kevin drove up from Austin to see him yesterday. Last night, Andrew and I, Kevin, Danny and Danielle went to The Olive Garden in memory of my Dad, who would have been 82 years old on Nov. 13th. He loved going there for dinner, so we try to go there on his birthday every year to remember and raise a toast to him.

Papa C

Papa C was admitted to ICU at Medical City on Friday night, with pneumonia. Last night he had surgery to insert a tube to drain the fluid collecting around his lungs. Murr C spent the night here last night, and with Mike & Missy the night before, since Papa C had received sedation and was no longer trying to get out of bed. Family has been coming to the hospital, and Kelley and Kevin are expected to visit soon, too. We'll head to the hospital some time this morning.

A Cowboy Prayer from The Pioneer Woman

Gotta love this Cowboy Prayer, which was posted by Ree Drummond, on Thepioneerwoman.com, a very addictive blog which makes most blogs pale by comparison!

May your horse never stumble,
Your spurs never rust,
Your guts never grumble,
And your cinch never bust.

May your boots never pinch,
Your crops never fail,
May you eat lots of beans,
And stay out of jail.
–Author Unknown

We're Bringin' it to NY

Hang on Rangers and Yankees, it should be a wild ride this week....!

Kaleen and Brian's Bridal Shower

I was honored to be invited to Kaleen and Brian's bridal shower last Saturday, in Mustang, Oklahoma. What a fun time! A delicious brunch was served, and then the "oohing" and "ahhing" began. Brian was excited when he opened a huge Craftsman tool set, but most of the gifts were beautiful household items for their new life together. It sure made me wish there was such a thing as a "Been Married 25+ Years, Need New Stuff" shower!

Quick Trip to Austin

Enjoyed our quick trip to visit Kevin & Rachel! We enjoyed seeing where Kevin works... SicolaMartin ad agency in downtown Austin.... here's the view from the floor-to-ceiling window just across from his desk.