Ally's change of plans

Suddenly, there's a bed available at P.A.'s spinal rehab unit.

So, after the elation of going home news yesterday, staff wanted to move her straight to P.A. instead of sending her home. However, her attentive doctor was able to plead her case to spend the night at home before going to P.A. this morning.

Mum collected her from hospital and they spent their evening shopping for supplies, a takeaway and relaxing with a DVD, I think.

Actually being at home wasn't what Ally had expected. Coming home to a dirty house that had been locked up for weeks meant the house was smelly and dark; the kitchen was covered with dirty and clean dishes, plants were uncared for, etc. Mum had asked Ally's housemate to make sure the house was clean for Ally's arrival but, as Ally explained, it was probably better than it had been but not exactly what she or Mum would call "clean":(

Mum worked on the kitchen last night and they pottered a bit this morning, before heading to Sassafrass (Ally's workplace) for a late breakfast.

After the initial shock and upset of changed plans (or perhaps in the midst of it!), Ally realises that going to the spinal rehab unit will help her work out how to integrate all her different medications (there are at least 11 times for various things in addition to changing the catheter every 4 hours and taking care of the bowel). As Ally mentioned this morning, she won't get a full night's sleep until the whole bowel/ bladder thing is sorted out - I hope this can happen this week - I know God can do the impossible and He can bring His peace into the midst of chaos, regardless of the timing of things.

Another blessing to come from the rehab unit is that an O.T. will visit Ally's house and work with her specifically to help organise "helps" - I'm not sure yet if there'll be a purchase or hire cost for these - we'll wait and see.

Speaking of needing to wait and see...

Oh, and maybe, just maybe, a friend, "M" could visit Ally at P.A. this week - so many of us longing for this for Ally and him... Wink, wink!! When Ally was discharged yesterday, there wasn't time for a proper goodbye. Ahh :) :)

Loving you Ally and looking forward sooo much to seeing you next weekend - the kids are counting the days, too.