Busy Day...

Linda had two doctor appointments today (involving a good deal of scurrying around the hospital) which went quite well on several levels. While I did push her in the wheelchair, she walked as much as she could and was not too terribly exhausted by the x-rays, blood tests, and ultimate examination. Her x-rays revealed that she still has some fluid remaining in her right lung from when she was sick before her surgery. Because this lung is partially collapsed, she simply must continue (and frankly, work harder) on her deep breathing exercises using her spirometer. Her surgeon briefly graced us with his presence during her exam, and was very happy with how her incisions were healing (He is wonderful, truly!). The doctor even informed us that Linda was the topic of that morning's conference in which she was the case study for 35 cardiologists. Ha.
Thank you to Linda's brother, Oklahoma Senator Johnnie Crutchfield, for the tremendous flowers! They are absolutely beautiful and were such a surprise!
A huge thank you to Melanie, whose food can do no wrong, for our marvelous dinner; the ravioli pasta dish was "the best [Linda] had in all her life" (direct quote), and who I can totally vouch for. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We look forward to eating it again tomorrow night, if it can even last that long!
And of course, thank you to the two lips for making my mom's day brighter (and mine for that matter)! We love you and thank you for all of your help and support, as you have always given it so selflessly and wholly.