My Beautiful Bride

I'm sitting here thinking about the time when Liza can read all these posts I've made and I'm wondering if she will agree - if I've said it accurately. One thing I'm sure of is that she'll think I minimized her agony and maximized her poise and strength. I'm not sure about that but I know that as I sit here just watching her doze in and out of sleep, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to her, love for her, pride in her (the good kind), and hurt for her. I just wish I could take it all away. But I know also that she will be overwhelmed to see first hand all the love that you all are sharing. Your constant concern and consistent prayers have been a balm for our soul in this time - lovely medicine for our hearts. I, and on Liza's behalf, can't thank you enough.

One more thing about pain management. It's a tricky thing to do with brain surgery patients. The only symptoms of something major post-surgery are things that can't be seen if the patient is really doped up - i.e. change of personality, loss of consciousness, vision problems, etc. Therefore, they are alternating two pain killers and trying their best. I think they could be doing better and really wish they could just take it all away, but I also know this is a touchy situation and only temporary. As much as it hurts me to see her hurt...I just don't know what else to say.

She's snoring right now. Awesome!