It's so good to finally be here and see these two special faces

ICarrie from Tam's Home Care Provider came today.
Tam's Stats 
1. Temperature was normal 98 exactly. Normal.
2. Blood Pressure 106 / 60 Good for Tami's weight 
3. Heart Rate 93. Normal
4. Oxygen 100%
5. Carrie measured Tam's wound today. Nice pink color. 
Results today = length 4 cm x width 1.5 cm x depth .2 cm 
length 5 cm x width 2 cm previous measurements (1 - 1/2 wks ago)
Delta length 1 cm x width .5 cm YEAH!! 
Tam's wound had to be packed with gauze ... so Carrie from Home Care has these sayings to remind you of things ... No crowding that baby [the wound] ... let it [wound] shrink ... as Carrie would say.
6. Tam's learning to do more on her own like care for her own stoma pouch. Carrie asked Tami to cut the opening of the pouch. Tami then went further and said "let me go ahead and do the rest and put it on." We are so proud of you Tam!! You are our hero and amaze us every single day!! You stay so positive with new challenges. 

Dr. Lambert called to check up on Tami today since she hadn't heard from us Dr. Lambert wanted to be sure that everything was going as expected for Tami. Dr. Lambert is such a sweet and caring person and wonderful doctor!! Dr. Lambert mentioned that Tam's urine tests did show some levels of bacteria; however, she wanted to wait since her blood work on Monday was good. Tam will have more blood drawn before her appointment with Dr.Lambert next "Monday". 

Well Judy's flight was delayed due to the weather out this way. It has been raining and thundering, and there has been some flash flood warnings and tornado watches in the Northeast ... seems to have settled down after sun set.  It has been a very long day for Judy, up since  2:30 and I know she is dang tired, bless her heart. The airplane landed in New York to refuel due to the weather and waited due to the weather to take off again. Then Judy still had to get a car and drive to Hope Lodge.  Good thing Judy had a GPS in the rental car ... what does GPS stand for anyway????  Judy said it was a straight shot to Hope Lodge ... 'the Second Time'!! The detour only took her 1 hour out of the way.  Judy arrived safely and soundly around 11:20 PM EDT.  Tam and I were standing on the porch waiting patiently for Judy's arrival!!  We were about to go inside, but another car was driving down the street.  Tami knew instantly that it was Judy ... must be a sister connection thing?!?!  In drives a Red Impala!!  Judy steps out of the Red Impala!!  It was sooooo good to see Judy's beautiful face get out of that car finally!! 

Judy said Tam is looking thinner but that Tam is looking like she has more life in her and more vitality.

This will be my last blog.  I just want to say I appreciate the opportunity  that I have had to help my friend, Tam.  Lifelongfriendsforever

Bless Tami with your prayers.

Take Care,

Amy Paris