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Another quick update

elvan
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Mike has been moved to a step down unit, he is still confused and disoriented but better than he was.  He was walked 40 feet twice today and I was told that he did well.  I did not see him today because I had to take our daughter to the train in the other direction.

The nurse I spoke to said he really needs skilled nursing and that he should not come directly home.  He said that he would be way too much for family to handle.  I know that he is going to be very, very upset but I think that it may be best for a short time and they said it could be local rather than where he is now.

I am exhausted, missing all of you more than I can possibly express.

Love,

Ellen

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Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.