Esther at Kaiser Hospital Walnut Creek, part 3

Wed. Aug 3, in Intensive Care one day after surgery
Esther is doing well, but there are some difficult days ahead.
Her hands are so swollen from amyloidosis that she can't hold a book
to read.  And while we were visiting, a nurse came in to admonish her
that if she didn't do her breathing exercises she was at risk of
developing pneumonia.  He also wanted her to increase her calorie intake,
and Esther promised to apply herself to his instructions.

Esther at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, part 2

Tue Aug 2, in Intensive Care after the hip operation.
Esther prayed on the way to the operating room to calm
her fears.  Afterwards, she apologized to the nurses for
being crabby before the operation.  They told her she was
fine, which made Esther think they must take classes in lying.

Tue Aug 2, in Intensive Care after the hip operation.
Ever the intellectual, Esther wanted to read, not watch TV.
But the nurses could not find her a prop for the book, and her
hands were to weak to hold it.  So she propped it against the
side of her bed.

Esther at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, part 1

Esther after arriving at ER, Sun. July 31

She was in severe pain from her left hip and left shoulder.

Esther at ER, Sun. July 31, a little bit later

She felt more comfortable after being seen by a doctor.

Esther, Pearlita, stuffed cat and doll, Mon Aug 1

The stuffed cat was a gift for her kids, the doll was for Esther

As you can see, Esther liked it

Tue, Aug 2, after hip operation: Esther and Jean in Intensive Care.

Esther was alert and in a good mood, only a few hours after the operation.

Tue Aug2, after hip operation.  Esther and Heidi in Intensive Care.
Heidi has worked with Esther since she was in Tiffany Court,
helping her to organize her papers.  Heidi has problems of her own -- like many worthy souls, she was hit hard by the collapse of the housing
market.  But she made time in her difficult life to come and support Esther.



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