Evening, April 18

(e-mail from B. Parady)

A new time, a new place.

I am stunned at the modernity of Columbia Presbyterian. The neuro ICU ward here is second to none. Sabina has found her home for the next couple of weeks.

It is the little things that matter. First they are all computerized. No one messes with paper. All drugs are accessible, not air tubes from pharmacy. Her room is tidy and has not mold or dust near the patient. The professionalism is at the highest level whether physicians, nurses, or healthcare staff. Her bed shakes to reduce bedsores. They came in an percussed her lungs, something was never seen at SVH. Sounded like a massage at a spa. Should be good to clear the passages and lungs.

Her condition was basically sedated because of all the activity. They are using what I consider to be Sabina's prize sedative, Fentanyl. This was the sedative used when she got to the point of following commands. Clearly she has been in a lot of pain, and the source of it needs attention. I do get the feeling that we are going to get somewhere with her in this setting.

At any rate, my current prayers have been answered, now for new prayers. Time for Sabina to get diagnosis and prognosis, and Godspeed her rehabilitation.