Momnesia

Day 4 of Scott's Hospitalization

11:50 a.m. - It's been a good day so far. They have been able to reduce his sedation. He has opened his eyes and responded by nodding.

11:54 a.m. - It was good to see that the whites of his eyes are now a paler yellow than they have been. The concern now - besides everything else, of course - is that his kidneys have taken a hit. They might begin dialysis.

11:56 a.m. - Thanks to all of our snack fairies. We certainly never go hungry.

12:35 p.m. - Mmmm... Wife Saver. Thanks, Beasley Broadcasting!

4:05 p.m. - He's getting his second bag of blood of the day b/c his hemoglobin is low.

4:08 p.m. - ''At least he's on the mend,'' a friend said. I wish. The best we can say is that his march towards certain death has slowed.

7:29 p.m. - They've lessoned his sedation and it has allowed him to respond in his own way: turn his head towards voices; faint squeeze of his hand... He's not necessarily getting better, but it's gratifying to me.

8:18 p.m. - Running home 2 pick up essentials (even Scott prob. wants me 2 wear deoderant). Feel like I'm playing hooky: worried, guilty, excited.