Three Weeks Ago Today

It was three weeks ago today when George was suddenly struck with severe abdominal pain. Two days later we sailed from Bimini to Ft. Lauderdale where George was admitted into the hospital and diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction. After the obstruction failed to resolve with conservative treatment, George had surgery. Throughout this process he went two weeks without food. He is now recovering at my mother’s house in Ocala and has made progress every day. 

As is the case with many stressful situations the three weeks seem like both an eternity and a short period of time. A lot of it now seems like a blur to both of us. We are both very grateful for the support of family and friends.  We are grateful that the ordeal is behind us and he is finally feeling better. 

George accomplished a few milestones today. He drove for the first time since we left the Bahamas. In fact, when he started out he joked about whether he was driving on the correct side of the road. He also fixed his own lunch while I was out getting a haircut and helped me clean out a few of my mother’s kitchen cupboards. His appetite is getting better each day and he is almost up to his usual pace of walking. 

We will stay here another day, then leave to spend some time at my uncle’s place in Vero Beach. While we are there we will do a few things on the boat and drive down to Ft. Lauderdale late next week for a follow-up appointment with the surgeon. George says he is optimistic that he will feel well enough to sail Breeze On home shortly after that.