Mission Impossible

This post almost existed only in my head. Our main computer crashed today. I'm using our laptop, but finding lots of brick walls trying to sign in to Theresa's blog space. After lots of frustrations, I'm here! It's very late. I'll keep this brief. Things are looking good for Theresa's discharge tomorrow. She moved on to low residue solids today and everything has stayed with her. She's had an assortment of food including grilled cheese and pasta...really big deals considering this past week. Rob took the kids to a birthday party this morning. It was at Chuck E Cheese and the kids were pumped when it was over. Rob dropped them off here while he ran errands. They joined Jo and Tony who were already here. We all headed out in Gram's van to get lunch. Sweet Tomatoes it was. Nick ate his weight in cornbread and fruit, Tony loves his cheese and noodles, Ellie loved being the runner for anything anyone needed, and she loved making her own salad at the salad bar. Of course, the mini soft serve cones with sprinkles were the big hit! From there to Kohl's. Some running clothes for Ellie for her after school program. Some comfy lounge pants for Tree, some slacks for Gary for his trip next week, trucks for the boys and a video camera for me. A true something for everyone spree! We dropped the kids off at home and Rob headed out for a visit with Tree. It was a good visit. Theresa was unplugged from the IV, and went walking with the kids. They've been so anxious to do that with her. Donna, a good friend of Tree and Rob had been up for a visit in the afternoon and had left some Halloween silly bandz for them. Theresa really enjoyed the visit. Rob started the process of bringing things home. By the time Gary and I got up there tonight, Theresa was pretty psyched about getting out tomorrow. There were a few things said today that made her a little fearful that maybe she wouldn't be released tomorrow. I saw a little of her edginess pop up when she informed us that if they don't let her go, she may just walk out on her own...she's so ready to be home! She's also starting to get really tired of tea. We had some good chuckles together and she kicked us out when visiting hours ended. She was tired. She didn't sleep well last night, so hopefully tonight will be a more restful night. Gary and I moved on to Dominick's. We're celebrating Jo's birthday tomorrow since Gary will be away for the official day. I got her favorite foods and a few low residue things just in case Theresa is sprung...that would truly be the frosting on the cake!

If all goes smoothly as planned, Theresa will be writing her own post tomorrow night. So in signing out from my assigned duties, I ask that you join me in visualizing Theresa's healthy body, her continued recovery, and the new normal, happy Theresa, whoever that might be. Adios. Paula