Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Hospital Day 2


We thought Merrie might be able to come home today. It looks like it’s going to be at least one more day. She’s having extensive tests to ensure that her kidneys are functioning properly.

The nephrologist has been both very attentive and very clear in his explanations of what’s going on. We’re thankful for that. There’s also a very nice nursing intern from Grossmont College who has been very helpful.

Merrie’s feeling better than yesterday, and her key blood tests have returned to normal. We are so grateful for that.

Sophie becomes quiet and subdued when Merrie isn’t around. She’s been sniffing Merrie’s books and her chair. We went out to her favorite place yesterday: Fiesta Island. It’s a wild and free place for dogs and people on Mission Bay in San Diego.

Usually, Merrie and I try to walk around the center of the island. But every once in a while Sophie can’t resist the urge to tear down to the beach and do a wide arc in the water.

She seems proud of herself when she comes back. A very proud, wet dog. A towel is a permanent accoutrement in back of Merrie’s Scion.

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