Okay, that's a breakthrough.
Riza had a good night last night, and was sitting squarely in her chair this morning. We spoke awhile, and I reminded her that yesterday we had some coffee and she enjoyed a couple of swabs. The coffee cart is open today, sez I, would you like a cappuccino?
Well yeah -- what're you doing here? So I buy us a breve cap and start looking for the swabs on my return...
She waves off the swabs and reaches for the cup. I warn her to go easy, remember you can't swallow. O yeah? She's been holding out on the speech therapy folks. Give her a cappuccino and she can miraculously handle it!
As I left, I asked her if she wanted the rest, and yes, I was hoping she'd say no. Yup, she nods -- leave that baby right there. She's back.
You two are better than any Soap Opera! And like any good daytime serial, your soap opera takes place in a hospital setting with lots of dramatic health twists and complex medical equipment. What should we call it? "Riza's Hope," "Return to Skylark," "All My Siblings," "As the Bed Pan Turns," or "Love is a Many Tender Thing." Keep the dramatic storylines and snappy dialogue coming. My people will be in touch with your people. We'll do lunch. Ciao. Barb
Posted by: Barbara Rivera at April 11, 2005 11:30 AMCan I be the production assistant? I can make coffee runs for staff and crew. Can Katherine Zeta-Jones play Riza? I like "Riza's Hope". Maybe Mick can come up with a catchy opening song. The only problem is that their's is a true love, no scandles, just sappy, insprirational, gooey, aaahhh love..true love. And, she remembered everyone when she woke up. And there isn't any family in-fighting... Oh, well. I'm still hooked. "Like drips of breve cap through the IV line, so are the days of our lives."
John, I was going to whip up a batch of babinka for the Hospital folks. Do you think that is okay? Let me know.
Posted by: Tabitha Manresa at April 11, 2005 02:41 PMTabitha,
I think it would be great. You might check with Rika who was going to drop some cookies off there. If she's got that, maybe you could hit the new staff?
Whatever you decide would be great. I am still amazed at the work they did in ICU.
Posted by: jk at April 11, 2005 09:48 PMMaybe I'll hit up both. I hear there is a pinoy doc at Mapleton. I'll be in DC until Saturday, but I'll check in upon return. Also, as a side note, I was born at Mapleton. Back then it was Boulder Memorial. It's a great place, with wonderful views. For those of you visiting, there is a trail head for Sanitas right up the block. Ask the staff they can point you in the right direction. It's a great hike with wonderful views. Would be a great addition to a visit with our gal "Wonderwoman".
Love to all
Tabitha
Soap opera, huh? I was aiming for the brutal, naked honesty and affection in Mort Kondracke's "Saving Millie," but it will not be thge first of my projects that missed the mark...
Posted by: jk at April 12, 2005 09:00 PM