We're Back- Sort Of!

Well, it's been a while since the Lewis' had a post, so I thought I'd better update you. This has been the summer of Mom's recovery from her hip replacement- a difficult surgery for anyone and lengthy recovery, and even more so with the preexisting conditions Mom deals with. We feel thankful that she is still here - a very close call occurred less than one week after her release from the hospital. She was readmitted with symptoms that were determined to be hyponatremia- extremely low sodium levels. Her levels were sufficient for brain damage, coma, or death if it was not corrected. So Mom faced another week in the hospital as they gradually re-infused her with Na- aka salt. Mom is a fighter, though, and Dad has been by her side. I'm part of the care team, too- support work- cooking, cleaning, bill-paying, medical appointment driver, but Dad has been a saint. Gradually there are "normal" days, and the hip replacement itself has been confirmed via xray, and her doctor, as being a complete success. She is standing, walking, and sitting with more comfort than in years...good news to say the least. Dad is working hard on a 50 year anniversary of the Oklahoma University Met. Program- talk and paper. I was enrolled for 14 credits this fall- one class was cancelled, and another looked too challenging for this semester (biology) so I am down to three classes, nine credits total. I am avoiding my 1,250 word essay on Socrates "Apology" right now so I have to get going. Here are a few photos from the summer- In August Debra and the kids visited us, and the lake at dusk, photo from the docks...just a short walk from home. Take care, all! hope to hear your updates soon. Geneva