Today Belinda starts the clear liquid diet. This continues until surgery on Monday morning. It’s 10 am and she’s still asleep, and I’m letting her rest as much as she can. We went to a movie last night and it was a show she was really looking forward to, so she’s tired from that. She did get a frozen lemonade cup at the movies and I’m glad she was able to enjoy it. She said it did get stuck a little because it was so cold, but she didn’t need to regurgitate.

I reread the email from the Ronald McDonald House this morning and realized I had never received anything to sign from them, and so I called. The lady I spoke to was so nice! She said they were sending the documents today, and I asked if she thought they would have a place for us. She said she can’t guarantee it still but can soon, but with it just being the two of us, she believed there would be space. That’s good.

I filled out all their documents and read more about the House. One concern is that we are supposed to check in by 9 pm and our flight gets in at 9:25 pm. I think they will accommodate that but I know I will probably feel very rushed to get there as soon as we can, so that will cause some stress. Then she has to be at the hospital at 5 am, which is before their shuttle starts for the day. I sent an email asking if someone could help us to know what to do to get there Monday morning. I downloaded the uber app but I’ve never actually used it. I also asked if walking would be feasible. Belinda should be able to walk a few blocks, but would it be safe at that time of day?

Every answer brings more questions! I sure am thankful that things are looking so positive though.

Also, the special Boost clear drink I bought on line was out of stock and I got a text while making this post that the order was cancelled. So I’ll have to adjust my plans for making sure she gets enough nutrition the next couple of days!

THREE days to go!