St Vincents

Today we took Phil to St Vincent's hospital. He's actually in the hospice section - a brand new wing of the hospital - in a spacious room with city views. He's been admitted for a couple of days so they can stabilise him and he should be home by the weekend.

But he's not happy about staying and was actually quite agitated for a while. However after reassurances from Dr Carmen he settled, and Mum and I left him in an OK mood. Matthew is staying the night with him as well and that cheered him up a lot. In fact, Dr Carmen asked who else wanted to stay and she would arrange the beds :-)

While we love having him at home, we do recognise the need for expert help and attention when it's necessary. And it will give Mum a break. Tonight she can have a full night's rest and catch up on a few chores tomorrow before she goes up to see him.

We both look forward to him coming home and caring for him again. But for now he's where he should be - in the capable hands of the angels at St Vincents.