Hospital stays really feel like they are amazingly busy, and yet here we are not doing much of anything except for waiting. The anticoagulation levels are improving, but not yet where they need to be to go home.
Ben's day was fairly active. He spent most of the morning in the family life center. Hmm. What did he do there? Watched a little of Stuart Little, watched dad draw a picture, hob-nobbed with the other kids and volunteers, did some drumming during "Jammin' with Jim," and played in the teen center.
After the center is was lunch and shower time, followed by tutoring, listening to music, a visit from Pastor Joel and then dinner. He was exhausted and fell asleep at 6:00 p.m.! Let's hope he stays asleep for the night, although I'm sure there will be interruptions: for blood draws, vitals, and an early morning weigh in. Additionally, the baby sharing the room is scheduled for surgery first thing in the morning, so that means no post-midnight feedings, which likely means a cranky baby!
Weather in Chicago was beautiful although quite windy today (surprise!) so Jon got out for a couple walks and a chance to take in the city from the eighth floor of the parking garage. Tremendous view of the city from that vantage point.
Sorry that I didn't get to lovefeast with our church family at Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, but Kim had a solo with the choir so she took Noah and Lydia and I stayed in town with Ben.
We are getting pretty close to discharge. The blood thinners are closer and closer to their target rates, but my hunch is we're looking at a few more days. Go ahead; prove me wrong!
Blessings to you our family and friends for the dark journey of Good Friday and the bright dawning of Easter this weekend.
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