Tuesday

I've tried to get a wonderful picture of Andy to post but our little Scotty seems to photograph as a black chunk. How many flattering pictures do you see of Barney? Point made. This crosspoint needlework was done by our DIL - dearly loved.
There was an article in the paper today stating that "much of the stored blood given to millions of people every year may lack a component vital for it to deliver oxygen to the tissues." A doctor from Duke University was quoted as saying that "transfused blood being harmful to patients is one of the biggest problems facing American medicine." DH had three units of blood during his operation - necessary because his surgeon said radical cystectomy is a very bloody operation. Thank goodness the blood was available. DH is getting back to normal now but for many weeks he's been tired, forgetful, irritable, and just plain "spacey." I wonder how much of it is due to the trauma of the surgery, his natural disposition or to the transfusions. Yesterday it seemed as if a switch was thrown and he's now back in his body. Today, even better.