MIM 06/30/15

Great news yesterday - called friends of Mim on Sunday night to share concerns about her physician insisting on giving her IV nutrients when she doesn't want them.  She needs an advocate.  

Mark said, "I have good news.  We went over last night & things were exactly as you describe - the doctor had steam-rolled mim into getting IV nutrients, but her body couldn't handle them.  She got what she didn't want & they weren't giving her what she did - a mouth wash of cold ginger ale.  We made it clear to the medical staff - 'Mim makes the calls.  If she wants it - get it.  If she doesn't - don't do it.'"   I felt so relieved, knowing Mim has ideal advocates.
Praise be, I didn't kill the car.  The smoke & sound & awful smell was due to a hole in the water container, which overheated when the ignition was left running.  Waiting for a part, which might take several days.  Cost should be under $300.  (The car friends lent us conked out with fan belt problems;  we have another friend's car to Thursday afternoon, if we need it - over a full week of coverage, thanks to awesomely generous friends!)   

The earliest we can get over to see Mim is Friday, hopefully with Peter.

Thanks for the love & prayers!