This waiting is so hard. Monday has come and gone. The family meeting didn’t happen but is rescheduled for today at 3pm. Reason being that EEG results aren’t back and an MRI is yet to be done. Another 24hrs will be telling as he remains unconscious and unresponsive. I have been able to speak with the staff/specialists and Chris is receiving wonderful care but this waiting, not knowing is crippling and heartbreaking for us all.
My sister and daughter are staying with me another day. They will both have to return to their respective homes soon. They want /need to know what is happening with Chris before they go.
Team Maher is handling the communications, we had it down pat from last year. Still doesn’t make it any easier. I can manage the start of a call in a normal fashion but then either I or the person on the other end breaks down. Everyone is concerned and it’s very touching. I really would like to have something to tell them but we are in limbo, waiting and clinging to hope ourselves.
I am catching up with my friends for Tuesday lunch today, we are trying a new place near the hospital. It will be with mixed feelings as we are concerned for Chris yet also thrilled and relieved for Toni who has become a grandmother again. She had been worried as it was a high risk pregnancy. The birth was premature but mum and grandson are doing well.
Life is strange.
Addit: I rang ICU this morning and spoke with the doctor. He told me that the MRI was booked for 1pm and in view of that it would be better to postpone our meeting until tomorrow 3pm!
Joans jottings 