Ann in hospice - 8/18/09

8:20 am

This is Tim writing. I thought it may be helpful in dessiminating information on Ann to use her blog. Ann was moved yesterday (via ambulance) from the hospital in Little Rock down to a hospice facility in Hot Springs, a few miles from her house. Andy sent out a long email that many of you should have received
To recap, Ann went into the ICU last Wednesday with severe pneumonia symptoms. After several days of antibiotics, they are now thinking it is not infectious, but they don't really know what the cause is. Her main problem is her lungs; inability to get air, so she is on an oxygen mask full time, which makes it hard for her to talk. Ann's condition this morning is about the same as yesterday. Her blood O2 this morning was 91%, which is a little lower than yesterday, but higher than her low point. She is resting comfortably, all things considered. They have her on some basic pain meds, but nothing real serious so she is not too dopey.
Andy, Kim and Jacob drove down from Columbia, MO last Thursday. Wendy Grudzien and Gail Farris flew out from California yesterday. Amy and I drove out from Dallas last night. Ann's brother Roy and my cousin Rennie Lave are flying in later today. My brother Mark is coming Thursday.