A Gentle Suggestion

Your calls and concern are appreciated so very much; one of Vicki's concerns has been keeping track of all the people she wants to thank when she's feeling better. Many days in the hospital are long and boring* so a phone chat can really help the day go by. (*and believe me, we pray for boring days)

May I just gently and respectfully say that lengthy conversations about the medical details of their conditions, treatments, and prognoses are a bit taxing for V & J. Things change rapidly and it's all a little overwhelming, especially for Vicki who is receiving some very effective pain relief (translation: high most of the time). It's not a taboo topic; we understand that this is a genuinely well-meant way of expressing interest and concern. I'd just say that if you could limit this portion of the conversation to a few minutes then move on to other topics it sure would be appreciated.

Your blogger will try to do a better job of posting medical updates that keep you sufficiently informed while giving V & J their privacy.

And please, if anybody takes offense to this suggestion, this is a case where you can shoot the messenger.

P.S.
I was talking this over with another member of the village and came up with a handy phrase: "Is it O.K. to talk about this now or would you rather change the subject for a while?" This will let V & J take the lead and talk as much or as little as they feel comfortable, which will probably change depending on their energy level and what's going on at the time.