Grandmother: Out of the ICU! That’s good news, as the environment was taking a mental toll on her. Moving to a regular hospital room might be a baby step on the recovery from a triple bypass, but it’s one in the right direction.
Grandfather: Rehydrated, home from the hospital and resting until he’s readmitted for Wednesday’s surgery. They will be removing the tumor, along with about eight inches of the surrounding colon. It is definitely cancer, but we won’t know what stage it is in until they get in there and assess the lymph nodes. We’re all praying that this surgery is sufficient and that he doesn’t have to undergo chemotherapy.
Me: I have a cold. Big whoop, right? I feel pretty puny, and the timing is not at all convenient, but a sore throat is of no consequence in the grand scheme of things. I can even see a positive side, such as the truly bizarre dreams I tend to have when I’m not sleeping well. In one, I was drinking a pepper-infused beer that, lo and behold, made my dream-self’s throat hurt. In another, I was knitting a mermaid costume so I could be launched into the sky to save my friends by beating a video game. Interpret that.
So, that’s what’s going on. If you need me, I’ll be on the couch trying to determine if 9:30 in the morning is too early for a medicinal hot toddy.
To the Nth 
Sorry about the cold, but I’m glad things are looking up for the grandparents. I hope all continues to go well. Thinking of you!
Get well soon Nth!
Wishing your grandfather the best during his surgery! I think you need to get some REST!
Glad to hear your grandmother is doing better! What kind of cancer are they saying your grandfather has? It sounds similar to what my dad had…I’ll be keeping him and the upcoming surgery in my thoughts!
Will be keeping you and your grandparents in our thoughts and prayers! BTW, glad your grandmother is out of the ICU!
I’m so sorry you’ve been having such a rough time. I’m very glad to hear that your grandmother is out of ICU and really hope that you get good news after your grandfathers surgery. And don’t forget to take care of yourself! Feel better soon!
Glad to hear your grandmother is better and your grandfather is rehydrated. I’ll be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel better too and that your dreams keep you entertained. 🙂
Glad to hear that things are at least headed in a better direction, except for your cold. Feel better!