Jenn's mom is in Pretoria, and was able to spend some time with her tonight (8 hours time difference) - she is doing amazingly well, good blood pressure, no fever, on 30% oxygen (everyone keeps asking me about this) - Brenda says the hospital is amazing, the doctor is very impressive, and Jenn has a 24-7 nurse beside her bed, constantly monitoring her. They did have her up and walking today, and started some light exercises.
Tim is doing fine - is still having difficulty remembering events, and still somewhat confused. He had a chance to visit Jenn today, and they both fell asleep.
At this point, it appears that Jenn will be in ICU for another week, then will move to a "High Care" room for a week, and then to a regular hospital room - and if she progresses adequately, she may be coming home in about three weeks, for further surgery (plastic) and other care.
So, in spite of this being a very scary time, and being way off balance, everything seems to be working out.
Most likely, from what we can determine, because removing the spleen reduces her immunity, she will not be posted back in Malawi - South Africa is an outside chance. But that's for another day.
Now it's time to celebrate the end of an incredible year, full of about every emotion and experience a family can have, and to welcome the dawn of a new year - hopefully less traumatic, but eventful, fun, and full of celebration and joy. Happy New Year to all of our friends and family!!!
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