Nov 9th

Wow, thank you for all the kindness we are getting from everyone.  It is just really overwhelming.  Thank you. One day I will thank you all individually.

Jitka had a very busy day today.  You will be able to read the proper update soon.  Kal with the right terminology will let you know the details.  I just would like to mention that she had two procedures planned for today.  One was the skin graft for her right leg, and the other was the insert of the feeding tube (peg-tube) through the wall of her stomach.  There was some worry for her well being during the second operation.  Her operating physician took all precautions to keep her safe and the procedure successful.  She is now in the recovery room.  That is all I can say now.

I would like to mention here a very important thing regarding visitation.  Jitka  still suffers from memory loss.  We all have to be very careful and tactful  what and how we talk to her about.  She stresses out greatly from not being able to remember  what she’s been talked to about.  She does not remember names of old friends and neighbors.  This is an issue that will come to an end very soon.  She is recovering from it.  However, please do not mention the extent of her injuries to her yet, and do not talk about much more than the current day if you are visiting her.  There is no need to create frustration, and have it repeated day after day because she does not remember what was said the day before, or for not remembering the subject of the conversation.  I spent a long time last night getting her focus back on to her recovery and appreciating that she is alive.  Depression will come, we don’t need to look look for it.

It was a very long day.  I am going to my recovery room too.  Good night.  And thanks again for all your kindness!!!!!