From Mom's Journal - July 15, 1979 - Sunday (age 42)

"I came into Jewish (Hospital) at about 10:30 11:00 & was put to bed.

Developed pressure in chest that probably could have been relieved by a little TLC. Dr. L's comment was put her out until Tues & forget it.

I do not think it would hurt for some one around here to talk to a patient - it is almost as if we did not exist.

I don't think I would tell them I had a chest pain even if my heart was falling out of my chest.

My room is nice - I hope I have the same one when my surgery is over -

One of the nurses told me they may get veins from my arms - how much more can I be disfigured?"

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"All anyone does is sit around and say buck up it's going to be okay - don't worry it will come out okay - not one of them has to hurt like that."

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"Please keep my door closed so everyone will not hear my moans & groans."

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"The fear & loneliness are almost unbearable."

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"I hope Lucy comes to see Hal and I do hope Hal is not alone - "

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"Hal - you really will be married to the Bride of Frankenstein now"

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Amy said…
Bless her heart - can't imagine