Tonight's update

Today was the second day since Paul's open heart surgery; the doctors say that all is as can be expected at this point in his recovery.  He is in a lot of pain, but the nursing staff is very good about trying to stay ahead of his pain with appropriate pain meds.  He is still not entirely coherent, but that too is to be expected.  It was a long surgery, and there are still tubes coming out of his lungs and elsewhere.  They had him up and walking several times today, but it was very exhausting for him.  Paul is one who never complains about pain or fatigue, but it's very obvious that this is very hard for him.  In the meantime, I'm staying at Tanya's house because it's only a 10 minute drive from the hospital, and it's a beautiful drive through tree-lined streets - and the leaves are in their beautiful fall colors now.  Darold is keeping things under control at our house, and tomorrow he, his brother and a sister will be painting my living room.  I am so grateful for family and friends, and for all the prayers that have gone up to heaven in our behalf. 

I am very tired and will be going to bed shortly and I'm hoping for a good night's sleep.