Saturday, June 20.

So here is the latest on Joanne.

As I was going into her room the doctor was coming out. He proceeded to show me the actual exrays that he had on his phone. These included before and after shots. Her back is now, in the back and forth motion, curved as it should be - head above the pelvis. He also straightened her left and right position so it is straight also. It was amazing to see the images.

Joanne is still pretty caught up in the pain meds and not thinking quite as clearly. They had her on the edge of the bed today. The indication is that she will need to go to rehab after her stay in the hospital to build up her strength. She sleeps a lot and is in pain - which the doctor and physical therapist told her to expect. She could still use prayer, especially for the pain. She is eating and getting great care at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

I spent 2-3 hours with her today. Because of the Covid virus, I will not be able to see her again until the day she is discharged - hopefully, later this week. The hospital has a no visitor policy except in special circumstances. It is a strange season we are in. Joanne has her phone but I would suggest no one call for a couple of days. With the meds, she is on she is not very clear when she speaks.

I am doing well, though, I do miss Joanne. Knowing that she is in good hands and not dependent on me for her safety has been an interesting realization. The stress in caring for her and being concerned for her well-being was more than I thought. As I walked this morning, I realized that I didn't have to worry about whether she had fallen or been unable to get up from the chair, or bed, commode. The house is completely quiet without our normal bantering. Strange. Sure do love her and look forward to her return to the home.

We both want to thank all of you for your prayers for us during this time. Without that, we would not be who we are and where we are. May God return that blessing to each of you.