Quoteable quotes
Day one has ended for reporter Jeanne. She is sequestered in her hotel room looking forward to a good night's sleep. But her final call to me this evening included some quotes that Tim wanted to share with you.
The first: "I never knew ICU could be so fun." It seems that the night shift nurse booted Jeanne out of ICU when the suppertime visiting hours were over -- the nerve of her! Of course, that was license for Tim to give nurse a bad time while Jeanne was gone, especially when it took 50 minutes for her to get back to him so he could turn the TV on. Tim sweetly asked, and you can all picture this, "Do you have a heavy patient load tonight?" She said, "No, just two." By time Jeanne came back for the 8:30 visiting time, the nurse was being very sweet, having learned that Tim was syrupy sweet when his needs were cared for but, if not cared for, then... Tim was definitely having some fun training his nurse!
On a more serious and reflective note, this is a quote that should hearten each one of us who has followed the course of Tim's PKD:
"I can't believe how good I feel," he bubbled. "I haven't felt this good in years." Over the past years as the disease progressed, he never thought he felt bad. But with a properly functioning kidney, he already knows the difference. Other transplant patients had told him how quickly he would feel well, but Tim didn't comprehend the immediate, marked difference until this evening. Jeanne reported that Tim's demeanor as they were talking about this was that of being thrilled .. nearly euphoric ... about how good he feels. And it wasn't drugs talking. "It's literally a whole new lease on life," Tim said. I'm sure when he is able, he will offer his personal reflection on this.
I do have to report that the now infamous "Bite me" comment has not left us. Before Jeanne saw him in ICU for the first time after surgery, I asked her to express my good wishes and to tell him, "Bite me." Um ... suffice it to say that Tim's response will not be posted here in order that we may retain our PG rating.
"It was an honor and privilege to have been there tonight." This was not a quote from Tim; it came from caregiver Jeanne. Jeanne, as you may remember, coordinated the donor inquiry process for Tim and has been by his side (if Princeton, WV and Dallas, TX are side-by-side) from the beginning of the Duke proceedings. Tim has asked her to be sure and visit Ann's room tomorrow. She will be our voice in expressing the gratitude of each one of us for the gift of renewed life. In our selfishness of wanting Tim's transplant to occur and his health to improve, it is Ann's unselfish act that is making this possible. Again, you can send a card or note to Ann c/o Tim Waugh, PO Box 1700, Bluefield, WV 24701 and it will be forwarded.
We are grateful that Jeanne is with him and expect that she will post a first-person account tomorrow night. Visiting hours last until 10 p.m. EST, so it may be later in the evening.
-- Brian
The first: "I never knew ICU could be so fun." It seems that the night shift nurse booted Jeanne out of ICU when the suppertime visiting hours were over -- the nerve of her! Of course, that was license for Tim to give nurse a bad time while Jeanne was gone, especially when it took 50 minutes for her to get back to him so he could turn the TV on. Tim sweetly asked, and you can all picture this, "Do you have a heavy patient load tonight?" She said, "No, just two." By time Jeanne came back for the 8:30 visiting time, the nurse was being very sweet, having learned that Tim was syrupy sweet when his needs were cared for but, if not cared for, then... Tim was definitely having some fun training his nurse!
On a more serious and reflective note, this is a quote that should hearten each one of us who has followed the course of Tim's PKD:
"I can't believe how good I feel," he bubbled. "I haven't felt this good in years." Over the past years as the disease progressed, he never thought he felt bad. But with a properly functioning kidney, he already knows the difference. Other transplant patients had told him how quickly he would feel well, but Tim didn't comprehend the immediate, marked difference until this evening. Jeanne reported that Tim's demeanor as they were talking about this was that of being thrilled .. nearly euphoric ... about how good he feels. And it wasn't drugs talking. "It's literally a whole new lease on life," Tim said. I'm sure when he is able, he will offer his personal reflection on this.
I do have to report that the now infamous "Bite me" comment has not left us. Before Jeanne saw him in ICU for the first time after surgery, I asked her to express my good wishes and to tell him, "Bite me." Um ... suffice it to say that Tim's response will not be posted here in order that we may retain our PG rating.
"It was an honor and privilege to have been there tonight." This was not a quote from Tim; it came from caregiver Jeanne. Jeanne, as you may remember, coordinated the donor inquiry process for Tim and has been by his side (if Princeton, WV and Dallas, TX are side-by-side) from the beginning of the Duke proceedings. Tim has asked her to be sure and visit Ann's room tomorrow. She will be our voice in expressing the gratitude of each one of us for the gift of renewed life. In our selfishness of wanting Tim's transplant to occur and his health to improve, it is Ann's unselfish act that is making this possible. Again, you can send a card or note to Ann c/o Tim Waugh, PO Box 1700, Bluefield, WV 24701 and it will be forwarded.
We are grateful that Jeanne is with him and expect that she will post a first-person account tomorrow night. Visiting hours last until 10 p.m. EST, so it may be later in the evening.
-- Brian
posted by Tim -n- twins at 11:38 PM
5 Comments:
Cheers and sighs of relief from West Virginia. Blessings on Ann and Tim. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Can't wait until you are back with us at PVHS, Tim. It was wonderful to have dinner with you pre-op.
I am so thankful that things are going so well. God does answer all our prayers. Thank you Ann, for giving the gift of life to Tim.
Your "NY Family" loves you Tim and can't wait to see you this summer...or maybe sooner!
Shelley
Hey Tim!
Thinking of you day and night sweetie. Text me when you're feeling up to it!
Hugs and smootches.
Rima
Hey Tim! So glad things are going so well! Thinking of you all the time and can't wait for *my* turn at "Tim caring"!
*hugs*
Laurie
Glad that things are well!!! We are holding down the fort at PVHS. Kids did well tonight at the bball game. You need my, I'm a phone call or an email away!
Bobby Jenks
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