Grateful

Day 28:
Today as I was getting on the elevator I saw a woman crying. She proceeded to explain to me that her husband had just been taken off life support today and her son had a stroke yesterday. I can't stop thinking about her. I wish I had more words of wisdom to give, but all I could muster was I am so sorry and I will keep you in my prayers. I wanted to cry with her and tell her everything would be alright, but deep down I knew that was the last thing she wanted to hear... That is the last thing I wanted to hear and my mom is still alive! I wanted to validate her feelings because everything she was feeling was normal. I would be a complete basket-case if my husband had died and my son had a stroke all within a 24 hour period. I am so grateful that my mom is still here and she is getting better every day. They mentioned today her going to a physical therapy place and staying there until she gets her strength back, but we won't know for a few more days. She is still having a lot of trouble breathing and is feeling dizzy and nauseous most of the day. She has been so patient and is so ready to be out of the hospital! Heck, I am able to leave the hospital and I'm ready to be out of here! Dr. Kempe said probably a few more days. Aunt Joyce was able to postpone going back to work until tomorrow, so she has been here with us the whole time. I am so thankful for her. She has gone above and beyond the call of a best friend. She is a saint!