Sunday Update

I wanted to do a quick update on how Tina is doing.  She made it home from the hospital yesterday.

No one was allowed to go into the hospital to see Tina and they assured mom that it was their job to take care of her. For two days, her ALS meds were not given to her.  At 2:30 am on Saturday morning, after much insisting on Tina’s part, they gave her some.  Tina went through withdrawal from the medication and on top of feeling horrible, this only made it worse.  They also misplaced her prescription vile altogether.

Thankfully, she was discharged yesterday.  Being home, they can carefully monitor her medications and get her back on track.  Tina was diagnosed with pneumonia and is on antibiotics for that.  She still is coughing a lot and has a lot of phlegm to clear.  Carol and I have been going through withdrawal too with not having our daily Sister Three chats.

I’m still on the island to spend time with Carol and her family.  The grieving is real but there is healing with being together.  Some times memories bring tears and sometimes a smile.

We have appreciated everyone who has reached out to ask about how Tina is doing and how Carol is coping.  We are STEELE Standing.