Monday, December 17, 2012

J E L L O

There are not too many foods in this world that I almost hate and refuse to eat.  They are mincemeat pie, raisin pie, and bloodsausage.  There are also things that would not be my first choice at a buffet table and they are Jello to eat and apple juice to drink.   But today, a food tray was brought to my room with the approval of my Doctor.   It was the first bit of clear fluids/soft foods offered since Tuesday am, I just thought it was the most wonderful in the world!  I must have mentioned at least 5 times, how much I was enjoying the Jello while eating it!   It’s so interesting how much you can change your mind about things in a short time!

My mind was almost changed about nurses last night too (well not really).  I had a very humiliating experience with the help of a nurse called A.  So in order to deal with it, I made sure that I pushed the call button many times during the night, asking her to do things for me that I ALWAYS do for myself in order to save them time.  I sweetly thanked her each time and killed her with kindness.  The last request was requesting an extra blanket and she even offered a ‘warm’ blanket for me.  She sheepishly slung out of the room.  I’m not sure is slung is a word but that’s what she looked like……..

When the door to my room opened this morning and a sweet smiling regular nurse named Shannon walked in I knew my life was going to get better.  I asked her if A was a ‘real’ nurse and she wondered why I would question that.  So I told her a ‘real’ nurse has a heart and A should be in another profession.  Her response was “Well, Dianne, I’m going to make sure that you have a great day, starting now”.  I already knew that was going to happen as soon as I saw her lovely face peek in the door.

I found out later that A is not very respected but was in a rotating position because they were extremely short staffed on the floor, hopefully never to come near me again.  She really is a hazard to patients.  So tonight I have a very caring ‘real’ nurse named Csilla, typical of the wonderful care of this hospital and of all nurses.

I had my sister, niece, nephew and families drop in today on their way to the Meyer Christmas Party - lots of extra love floating around in my room for about 15 minutes, then magic hugs from two little grandchildren and their parents.  Wonderful day!

I was able to hook up with the server used by the Grand River Hospital so I will be able to settle my problems with the internet and know my emails will be received in real time instead of 4-5 days after my sending them.  I got a little giggle when I found out the cost of it - $9.95/day or $19.95 for a week!  What a small price to pay for my sanity while here and the ability to stay in touch with friends and family.

My friendly Doctor has put a stop to visitors – wants me to concentrate on getting better and focus my energy on that. 

Life is good – Jello is good and hopefully things are perking along on the upswing.  I’m feeling stronger and look forward to being home for Christmas.

Have an awesome day.