Grandma

Well, there is some good news and bad news. The bad news is that Grandma had to go in the hospital because of bad coughing and shortness of breath yesterday. The good news is that she is doing well there, although still coughing. Lynda thinks it might have been triggered by the pollen which has come out in force over the last few days. Our cars look yellow.

I saw Grandma last night there and she was enjoying a nice quiet dinner. She is at Roper Hospital, room 4008. Today Lynda and John went by and took some flowers. The stems were a little long for the vase apparently, so Grandma immediately said, "We need some scissors!". As Lynda was wondering which nurse to ask, Grandma quickly followed up with, "Hand me my purse!". Thereupon she produce a long pair of kitchen scissors (what else lurks in that monster purse weighing in at just under 40 lbs?) and trimmed up the stems.

She was needing some special breathing treatment, but that didn't slow her down. In fact, when John was momentarily lulled in to reaching over to get something off her bed, Grandma seized her opportunity.

Rumor has it that John managed to escape with most of his locks, but we'll have to check on that tonight. It is also rumored that John helped Papa get new carpet in the house which must have been a big job. We'll try to get a picture of 2602 Atlantic. Otherwise we will keep you posted about Grandma, but right now things are looking good for getting back out of the hospital within a week.