"In spite of everything Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

Don't you love the title of today's post? That came from Susie Smith, a pre-surgical nurse who was one of the last ones to give Dad a wink before his heart surgery. The wink was either to wish him luck or to remind him that she was his girlfriend at Hubbell School so many years ago...only she knows the truth. Mom got a great chuckle, which was exactly what she needs about now. Thanks, Susie! We can now stop disliking you simply out of spite because you dated him first!

Dad is running a slight fever and still struggling with the gunk in his left lung. He is back on the vent to try to keep it from building up. Depending on the next chest x-ray, he may have another bronchoscope tomorrow. But, by being on the vent, he has been able to get enough breath behind his vocal cords to do some talking today. Is anyone really surprised that he said, "This is a bitch" followed by "This sucks." I think that this is the first time in many years that the entire family agrees with Dad 110%!

So, a little set-back but we are all happy to take a step back as long as it comes before two steps forward.

We are loving the comments....i am glad it worked to change the settings.

Good night and enjoy the play!

suz