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 Panorama from 'our' veranda yesterday morning (Sue in bed on far right)

We are still in the hospice. Sue's life 'unplugged' was short-lived. She is now back tethered to a 24 hour syringe pump again. It is delivering one of the drugs (Ketamine) in the 'four drug cocktail' that seems to best control her pain. Just 18 hours off the Ketamine (when she was 'unplugged' and converting to oral medications) confirmed that Ketamine is important in the pain relief mix for Sue. Unfortunately, Ketamine cannot be administered orally. With the doctors, we are now considering whether to stay on the pump when we go home, or to try a change to another drug that acts in a similar way to Ketamine but can be taken orally and maintain an even dose throughout the day (Methadone). As a result, we are still here for at least a day or two yet while this is worked through.

Otherwise, Sue is in good health (within her context) and we are both strangely content in our 'confinement'. The only suggestion that we may have been here a bit too long is that at dinner time yesterday and lunchtime today, we lifted the lid on our hospital meals and spontaneously said to each other "Ooo, that looks nice!". It may be that we are, in fact, losing touch with reality. Only time will tell!!

Quickie (Bowel-related) Joke of the Day:
Reg and Betty were part of a good sized congregation in church on Sunday. Betty passed wind. Worried about the possibility of odor or repeat episodes, Betty leaned over to Reg and whispered "I just had to let go a sneaky one. What should I do?" Reg replied "Change the batteries in your hearing aid"!)

Keep smilin'