Thank you so much, dear friends. This has indeed been extra-hard to take, since I'm still learning how to slog along without my dear partner. But I knew I could count on you-all for prayers, good wishes, and support. Guy, you said, "All you can do is whats right in front of you"- that sounds so much like something Byron used to say, almost verbatim. Thanks for being what he used to call a "messenger".
Mom's still in great spirits and if it isn't too icy I'm going over to see her today, before my women's chorus concert tonight. I've taken the day off from work, so I'm trying to take some care of myself, though Catspaw's got me nailed as usual (interesting image, considering Catspaw...). She's being moved out of the ICU as soon as a bed becomes available but I haven't heard whether or not they've scheduled surgery.
She'd probably love cards. I'll give you the hospital address, as she'll probably be there for a few weeks, at least. Peg Aldrich, patient (I'll say!) Concord Hospital 250 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301