I took this picture on the way home from the hospital last night. The billboard is advertising the Buzz coffee shop that I depicted here, as well as a co-working space. And then I thought the picture was a little lame by itself, so I ran it through Waterlogue to turn it into a watercolor painting.
Here's the original:
I finally have some good news from this corner of the world -- Dave is being told he can come home from the hospital today. Woo hoo! When I went to see him yesterday he was much more clear-headed than the day before and pretty stir-crazy. He's off his pain meds and he's disconnected from most of the tubes and things that were weighing him down, so he is ready. As he said, "I'm done!"
He thinks it will be late this afternoon before he is released, so I'm going to work as usual and I'll leave early to meet him and bring him home. He will be so much happier here. He'll have his chair and the TV, and good Internet, and Olga (although he's got to keep her off his lap!). Also, in the hospital, the guy in the bed across from Dave is terminally ill, and while he is the nicest guy in the world -- almost 30 years younger than we are -- it must be psychologically hard on Dave. It would be on me.
I am so looking forward to a weekend. This week has been brutal. I'll be catching up in blogland and hopefully doing some more reading -- with both Dave and Olga in the room!
Good news!
ReplyDeleteYes, seeing people younger like that is a sobering sight.
It really is. It seems so unfair.
DeleteSo happy to read this!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!
DeleteWaterlogue has done a good job on that image. I hope that Dave has had enough time for sufficient recovery. He will be able to rest better at home unless Father Russia starts testing pneumatic drills and trampolining upstairs.
ReplyDeleteI think he's recovered as much as he can in the hospital. He needs to be home to really get some rest.
DeleteIf the second photo is the original, I much prefer that. Enjoy your reunion weekend.
ReplyDeleteYes, the second is the original. It's OK, I suppose. You don't like the artistic treatment? :)
DeleteWelcome home Dave, it will get better! And I bet Olga will be happy.
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter
Yes, Olga seems much more at ease with both of us here.
DeleteI am so glad to read this. There certainly is no place like home!
ReplyDeleteWhere are my ruby slippers?!
DeleteHappy day! Tell Dave that his many "friends" are so glad to know that he is returning to hearth and home, man and dog.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get some downtime, Steve.
I read him your comment so he knows. Yes, this weekend of rest is much-needed!
DeleteGood News! Have a relaxing weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYay! I agree that he'll be much happier at home. Last weekend when I felt so terrible my step-mother said that I should go stay at their house when I feel bad. Why would I do that? Also, Mike is a pretty good nurse.
ReplyDeleteYeah, everyone wants to be home when they feel bad, don't they?! I certainly do.
DeleteVery glad to hear Dave is being sprung today. I think he'll start feeling better as soon as he's home in his family. You'll have to restrain a joyful Olga, I expect.
ReplyDeleteYeah, he's definitely happier here at home!
DeleteHurray! I'm so glad that Dave gets to come home today. What a relief. Does Dave have to work next week? Hope he feels much better now.
ReplyDeleteNo, he is off work for the next four to six weeks. (Which includes our Christmas break, so not all of that is time away from work, if that makes sense.)
DeleteGood news... well except for the young man sharing the room.
ReplyDeleteYeah, that was a rough situation. As I told Dave, I'm surprised they had him in "genpop" in the hospital, rather than in a more private place. He was going through a lot to have strangers milling around. But maybe the activity was a distraction for him.
DeleteI'm glad Dave's brain is clearer and he gets to go home. Both you and Olga will be happy to have him home. Sending hugs Steve.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Hugs received! Yes, we're all much happier now.
DeleteHurrah! The best part is that you've got a whole weekend to get a new system in place. I am happy for both of of you. And for the dog too, of course, even though she'll have to give back Dave's side of the bed.
ReplyDeleteWell, only part of it. She still tries to muscle him aside. LOL
DeleteOh, it's so hard to be by terminal people in the hospital when you are already at your most vulnerable. Well, this is FABULOUS news! (I should have read this post first -- I'm behind a day or so!) YAY.
ReplyDeleteYes, things are looking up!
DeleteGreat news on Dave's release from hospital. He'll heal quickly at home with you and Olga by his side.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. A much better situation for him.
DeleteThis is great news! Healing is always better from the comfort of home.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely! He can sleep better, for one thing.
DeleteYay! No one gets much rest in a hospital, so it will be great for him to be home.
ReplyDeleteRemember how stars used to check themselves into the hospital for "exhaustion"? That wouldn't work nowadays! (They were probably actually on speed or some other addictive drug and needed to come down.)
DeleteI imagine Dave's recovery will be much more rapid at home!
ReplyDeleteI think so too!
DeleteWonderful news about Dave! I like the name of that coffee shop.
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly Buzzzzzzzy!
Deleteglad to hear Dave is being released. the pack will be back together.
ReplyDeleteYes, exactly. Olga has relaxed much more deeply now that he's back.
DeleteI am so glad to hear this! I hope you have a calm, recuperative weekend - all together again!
ReplyDeleteWe so need it!
DeleteWoo-Hoo! He's coming home! He'll be so glad to be in familiar surroundings again.
ReplyDeleteYes, and able to watch TV and stream things on his computer!
DeleteTerrific news! Welcome home, Dave, and may you heal up well.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Thanks, Chris! And Dave thanks you too. :)
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