General Update #67

Joyce reported that her pain was finally brought under control and she had an easier evening. She's resting comfortably and awaiting the nurses to come and prep her for sleep. She recognizes now about when she needs to be requesting pain medication to keep her from going too far into suffering.

Burritos, salad, and refried beans were had for supper.

Joyce asked Dusty if he knew when she could go home. Dusty confirmed that no new information has been provided yet on a timeline. Dr. Collins still needs to have a telehealth conference with the Aspen Park staff to set some initial benchmarks and goals. That appointment was to be scheduled by Aspen Park staff and information on it will be relayed to Dusty when available. Jennifer and other Aspen Park administrators don't work over the weekend, nor does Joyce's primary care physician, and so no new information was expected until Monday or Wednesday of the coming week. Joyce seemed to be okay with this, though slightly disappointed. Joyce said that she is trying to have a good outlook on things as she doesn't have to cook, do laundry, etc. right now while she is away from the farmhouse so she is taking things in stride. "They'll have to get sick of me eventually," Joyce said jokingly. Dusty countered with the favorable comments the Aspen Park administrators and nursing staff have passed onto him about Joyce and how they mirrored the Gritman nurses (who were quite fond of Joyce), joking back that they might not want to let her go. 

Joyce said that Aspen Park staff gave her a beautiful throw blanket to her for her birthday. It's quite warm and soft. Joyce has used it only once so far. Her room stays so warm overnight she isn't in need of it. It should look pretty in her home, she thinks. When the nurses come to tuck her in for the night she might ask for the blanket if her room cools off, it is still quite comfortably warm for now. 

Joyce says her blood sugar is fluctuating still. Though she cannot recall exact numbers taken today she said that there were high numbers and good numbers. 

Joyce asked to confirm the whereabouts of her purse as it was not in her room with her belongings. Dusty confirmed that he has it at his home per Joyce's instructions that he hang onto it in case something from it has to be run over to her. 

Holding the phone for extended periods of time is still causing pain to Joyce's back and so this evening's phone call was cut short again. She wishes everyone a good night. 

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