St. Luke's hospital in Ronan (half an hour from our home) has been hubby, Ken's, fulltime home away from home since the evening of December 2nd following a fall in his workshop from which he could not get up. It's been the place I have spent anywhere from 4-6 hours of each day, as well. We are thankful he didn't hit his head nor break any bones, certainly. However, he is facing back surgery and rehab to restrengthen his legs. We learned today that the surgery may not happen until December 30th. So, unless something changes, Ken will be here at St. Luke's for another two weeks before transferring to Community Hospital in Missoula for the surgery. "One day at a time, sweet Jesus, that's all we're asking from you!"
Many thanks for your kind comments and favs. All are greatly appreciated!
A haven for you & Ken at the moment then. Christmas dinner for you in there too I guess. It will be a strange time but I’m sure the hospital will make it as good as it possibly can do. I was glad to read it’s not that far away from you too. Could have been much worse as your country is big!
@eudora A good reminder for me, Diane, as we have a dear, longtime friend in Alaska who lost her husband suddenly and quite unexpectedly last May 30. I am doing well, physically, following my back surgery six weeks ago today! Thanks for asking! I have my first post-surgery physical therapy today! Thanks again for your kind thoughts! Wishing you and your loved ones a very blessed Christmas!
@thewatersphotos Thank youi, Gary! Please keep up those prayers, as we were told yesterday that the hospital can't schedule Ken until well into January!!!
@illinilass Thank you, Dorothy! Ken has some pain but mainly I think he is discouraged over the long stay in the hospital and not being able to be at home with me....
