Sylvia is a big help today!

Dear Friends and Family,
Its evening, Nan is sitting in her recliner with freshly washed hair, newly painted toe nails, fresh gown, but unfortunately Nan is still having pain. Sylvia managed to get Nan's pain under control today by a generous use of Dilautid. Critical care even had to make a special delivery of more today as we were running out. Suddenly we are using much more than in the past and yet it is not totally controlling her pain.
Sylvia almost was not able to come to visit today. Steve precious little mother fell and broke a hip. She is having surgery this afternoon and Steve was able to keep an eye on her plus work so kind Sylvia still came here and helped with so many things, sinks sparkle, counters are clear, we are much more organized, she even found the Roxinol which we had lost sight of.
She helped Nan get through the day with minimal pain, maximum rest. Now she is awake with fresh Dilautid on board but with some pain still.
I left home this morning about 9:30 and drove to Richmond, then Walnut Creek, the Brentwood, then a ranchette with two manufactured homes, then on to a house with 5 acres that has been used as a head quarters for a major wind farm company. Finally I was able to come home. Long day, three were COD which is great news for the bottom line at the bank.
I'm looking forward to both of us having some rest tonight, even if we are awakened at times to find pain meds.
I had a chance to speak to Roxanna today, got a text message from Marilyn confirming her safe trip home, talked to Art, my brother Jerry and many business calls. We are suddenly quite busy with new work, much of which is highly unusual in nature. We are thankful but in the next day or two we face a visit to the hospital for a blood transfusion, a 10 hour experience usually. That will be tough for Nan to manage in her present condition.
This evening we have the doors open with cool breezes blowing through, Nan is resting quietly in her chair finally and a Murder She Wrote is on the TV. nan sleeps better with the TV on in the background, I find it hard to sleep that way. Last night we both went to sleep with the TV on, several programs later she woke me to say she could not find the remote. I was glad for the silence and went to sleep. We were awake about 7 times last night with pain and suffering. It seemed like I was only falling asleep when we had to be up again. I was glad when morning came.
Tomorrow I will stay in, care for Nan, create appraisals, work on Taxes, deposit money etc. Jason and Timothy may come over tomorrow and we sure look forward to seeing them. It seems like a long time since we have seen them.
Well now we wind up another day, still searching for meaning to the pain, for relief from the pain, with thankful hearts for Sylvia's ministry today. She is really amazing in all that she knows and can do while she is here. Thanks Sylvia and Steve too for sharing her on this tramatic day for your mom.

Please pray for Nan tonight seeking God to step up to the plate and help a little extra with the right pain control. Please God do your magic.

love

tim and nan

ps Looking forward to seeing Barb and Gerry, Roxanna and soon Sharon!