Things are going more slowly than we could wish, but they are moving in the right direction. Carol moved from the “step down unit” to “the floor” in a semi private room a few days ago. Private rooms are apparently being held for people who may be at higher contagion risk. She still needs to clear her lungs and get off the O2 feed and get her electrolytes in balance. I suspect the internal injury was greater than I was led to believe, or chose to hear. They are still pointing at a move to Rehab this week. There are no Covid 19 patients in the hospital building where Carol is housed. UVA Health is fortunate to have an entire separate building for that care.
That is the short of it. I am being well cared for by Malena and Dan when I am not with Carol. Today I think we wore Carol out. I spent the morning in her room. Then Dan and Malena called to offer to take me out for lunch. After lunch Malena went up for a visit, I had made a special request to the Charge Nurse for permission to add a 3rd person to Carol’s list of visitors for ONE visit. Then Dan and Malena switched places while Malena and I went to see Alexander’s new apartment next to the UVA Grounds. Following that I spent the rest of the afternoon with Carol before returning to the coach to get some rest for me.
The response from our family and friends across the country from our newer friends in Jojoba Hills SKP Resort, to our friends in Rochester who we have known for 50 years or more, to our friends we have met in all the corners of this country in our RV travels THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your caring support. As I read the messages to her, Carol is overwhelmed with warm feeling. I keep telling her nobody expects her to write a personal note right away, but you know she is starting a list 🙂
Please note Carol has not had the opportunity to edit or approve this post, I am on my own for this writing.
Prayer warriors are praying for Carol’s healing and recovery, Paul! And for your rest and comfort…Love and hugs to you both from South Texas. Jane
I’ve been keeping up on your posts, and I’m so glad to hear that things are improving for Carol (although slower than you wish). Please give to her (and please take) my best wishes, and that the recovery, speedy or otherwise, continues.
Carol and Paul,
Whew! I can now exhale. I have been holding my breath during the series of transfers. I am sending lots of love and healing thoughts. All is well with me in this upended world. Thank goodness for the NBA and all of the courageous athletes. They are not the “entertainment” — they are and have always been symbols of excellence, intellect and perservance. Love,
Priscilla
Sending lots of love to both of you..Carol. feel better soon, and Paul, get rest….💕
Hi Paul. Thanks for the update. Aunt Dorothy and I are always anxious to hear how she is doing. I certainly hope she gets into rehab soon, and on the road to recovery!
Please give her my love and best wishes!
Marilyn
So glad Carole is getting better.
Paul, Dianne and I send our love, and prayers, for Carol’s speedy recovery…and for you to continue to have the strength you’ve always shown. It’s a rough time in so many dimensions.
Love you both! Sending warm regards and hoping for only the best. Thank you for the good news. Stay well.
Good news that Carol has moved to a regular room. That wouldn’t have happened if she weren’t making good progress. Love to both of you. Said a mishabeirach this morning. So glad you have Dan and Malena there with you.
Glad Carol is improving. Hopefully, once she is in rehab, she’ll take bigger healing steps. Healing is not done on our timeline…..love to you both!
What a gutsy, strong, thoughtful, and amazing woman you are, Carol. May your strength carry you to a complete recovery. Sending prayers and love your way. And a big hug to Paul.
We are relieved to hear that Carol is progressing in the right direction. It’s great that you are in a position where friends are nearby for support. Please give Carol our best wishes and tell her she is in our prayers.
This is great news!!! Rehab units are usually the best you can get in a full-time care facility. Carol is in our prayers and we wish her the very best. These kinds of injuries take longer to heal, but she sounds like she is doing well and her spirits are up. You, my friend, are an angel! Visiting her faithfully and filling her with the love you have had for over 50 years will do so much good!! God Bless you both and may all the prayer warriors you have keep up those asks for the blessing of good health!!!
Thinking about both of you, and sending our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery!
So glad that Carol continues to improve.
Paul- make sure you’re getting enough rest also. Caretakers need to take care of themselves so they can also take care of their loved one. Best, sue & gerry Segelman
Hi, Paul, I’m so sorry that Carol got hurt. I’m also sorry that I can’t get to you. I don’t even know which state you are in! If there’s anything I can do for you from over here, Rochester, NY, pls lmk. It is very hard to take care of your love….. But it is worth it. It is the only way. I’ll be sending my prayers, love, and cheer to you and Carol. May peace be with you and Carol, and may she recover steadily. Love, Junko Mills