Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Lauren and Tommy managed to coordinate what ended up being a 1.5hr video call with their mom tonight. They huddle together in his room and spent the entire time talking to her, watching her, and staying with her until she fell asleep. It was likely the calmest they've seen her since the surgery. Having them join Kathy and Kathy is chaos. I see such a value and benefit in isolated calls. I'm offering up any iPad I have to spare for her use in the ICU. There's only one, it seems, and having a dedicated option for Linda would enable so much more contact that is clearly and essential component of her recovery. At one point they literally sang to her, the same song she and I would sing to them in their infancy as they went to bed. It was a beautiful moment and one I hope touched her as it did me.