Well, this has been a discouraging day unless it turns out to be the crossroads to health for Dick.

I got a call this morning that Dick was feeling more pain in his chest, neck and shoulder and that he was terribly flushed, especially on the left side of his face.   They had contacted Dr. Sharon and he asked that they send him to Sheboygan Memorial for a complete evaluation.   I went over to Rocky Knoll to be there when the ambulance came to make the transfer.    We got to Sheboygan Memorial shortly before noon.

After all the preliminary tests, they decided to admit him.   So,  up we went to the third floor for the next day or two.   A hospitalist, Dr. Mansoor Mirza, is the doctor in charge today.   I am quite pleased.   After gathering all the information, he came in to talk to us and was very clear and kind in his diagnosis at this point.   Of course, there is much more information to gather.  He has ordered a Cat-scan, as an example.

At this point, he has ordered intravenous antibiotics for the pneumonia, a diuretic to help release the fluids in his lungs and has cancelled his blood pressure meds because his blood pressure is again so low.  He has expressed concern that Dick's heart seems to be enlarged, probably because it is working so hard to try to cure the pneumonia and heal his body.

So.  We all need to pray.  He sent me home a bit after three to rest and I am going to bed very soon.   I am exhausted I know.   And with him in good hands, I can rest.

So. Til tomorrow.   Call or email if you have questions.

God love you and protect us all.

Mary