Calls to Family and Friends

As my daughter was driving me to the ICU near Sacramento I had to make many many calls, specifically to Darin’s children and brother.  Trying to remain calm so I didn’t upset the kids was difficult as I did not know how this was going to turn out.  Trying to convey the situation to them without a lot of info was hard.  The endless calls were so taxing and draining.  I was running on complete adrenaline.  

I had to advocate for myself to stay the night in the ICU as they said they didn’t allow overnights.  I am so happy they let me stay that first night.  Darin woke up many many times asking what happened.  There were many many tears shed on both sides.  He was so confused, in shock, disbelief, afraid.  So many emotions we both were feeling.  I just held him and said everything would be ok.  He was alive and that was most important. 

More phone calls, lots of tests, horrible crappy food, a few sweet visits from Rive, Steve, Sebastian, Woody, Nikaya, Jasmine and Jasper.