Another update on another husband
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
May 22, 2024 3:37am CST
I went to see Vince in hospital this morning. I managed to find the entrance to the car park and found an empty spot but the bays were very tight. Luckily I have a smallish car. I was able to pay with coins so that was good. I don’t have the phone payment quite worked out yet.
Vince was sitting in a chair but had a heap of tubes and monitors all over the place. He was quite bright but dozed off a time or two while I was there. In between dozes he chatted a bit. The nurse said he is ‘ticking all the boxes’ so that’s good. He should move out of the ICU unit tomorrow.
I’ve just been battling trying to upload the photo but I’ll get my friend to help me with it this evening. I thought I’d emailed it to myself but it hasn’t arrived yet. So you get a photo of a kangaroo instead.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
22 May
I am glad that you found an empty spot and the coins were accepted to pay. Even here the parking spots are so tight and the cars bigger and bigger...
I am glad that you found Vince sitting and you could exchange some words. He will surely look better tomorrow, after the first 24 hours is usually a lot better.
We always like to see the photos of roos.
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@nicegolden (284)
• Shenzhen, China
22 May
@JudyEv how long the hospital would still keep him?
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
22 May
I'm glad you conquered the parking problem. I'm so glad Vince is doing well. Praying that he heals up quickly. Have a good day.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
@LindaOHio They are saying a week to ten days. I hope that will be right.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
23 May
@JudyEv You're very welcome. How long until he comes home? I don't remember how long my husband was in the hospital. That was in 2004.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
22 May
Judy, I'm so sorry I missed your post, I had no idea Vince was having heart surgery! I'll pray he'll continue to improve.
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@1creekgirl (41427)
• United States
23 May
@JudyEv That's encouraging. I'll pray for him and you, also.
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
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22 May
I am glad you were able to go see him. I'm sure he is very tired from all that has taken place.
I would think they have to accept coins as well as the phone payment, as not everyone in the world has a phone still, plus there are people who cannot manage the intricacies of a payment from the phone.
Great picture of a 'roo!
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
@MarieCoyle There are no other options at the hospital and you have to pay for an hour minimum. One of the other hospitals lets you pay as you leave but this one you have to buy your ticket first and display it on the dash.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
They had him up walking this morning - just a very short way but he said he was exhausted when he rang, which is what he has to expect after such extensive surgery.
And the meter did accept coins but more and more it seems everyone is expected to have a mobile and know how to use it. 
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@MarieCoyle (37444)
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23 May
@JudyEv
Yes, that is the way to pay for such things, although I prefer to pay for online purchases from my laptop at home, not my phone. Our city has parking meters in many places. They have all gone to using cards rather than coins. It's convenient, but ... kind of a pain for some people who do not have a card, I suppose. I usually avoid the meters, as when I am in the area of pay phones, it's usually around a medical appointment and I am never sure how long I will be. The other paid parking places are parking garages with meters, so you don't pay until you leave.
I am sure he is very, very tired. It will take a while for him to regain strength, but we know you will be there to cheer him on! Take good care of yourself, Judy.
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@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 May
And just what is that 'roo doing? Using a sprinkler as a bidet?
Glad to read that Vince is doing 'tickety-boo'.
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@snowy22315 (180678)
• United States
22 May
I wonder if kangaroos are a bit like our deer. They tend to pop up when you aren't necessarily expecting to see them. Glad Vince is progressing.Sounds like the operation was a success.
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
22 May
I love the picture of the Mama roo with her Joey in her pouch.
I am so thankful to hear that Vince is doing so well-ticking all of the boxes as the nurse stated.
Funny, I never took him for a ticker, more of a photographer and all around handyman. 
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@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
23 May
I’m glad that he is doing good. I always enjoy the kangaroo pics.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 May
I like looking back over the photos and choosing which one to use.
@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 May
Glad to hear he is doing so well after his surgery, I will put him in my prayers for a speedy recovery,
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 May
The bits hanging out are a joey's tail and feet. I think it is time that little one left home.
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 May
He has at least another night in ICU then 7-10 days in hospital plus a couple of months recovery. No driving for 8 weeks, etc. I can manage at home. I might need to get someone to be here if I need to go shopping but, now we're living in the city, I have quite a few people willing to help out if I need help. Thanks.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16763)
• China
22 May
Glad that Vince 's surgery went very well ! It won't be long before he is up and about.
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@FourWalls (68000)
• United States
22 May
Glad Vince is doing well! So thankful! Hope he gets out of ICU and into “recovery” so he can get home soon! (But don’t forget to bop him if he tries to make it too soon.)
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
22 May
Glad you found a spot. The parking here is small too. Being a rural area you would think they would make them bigger for the trucks. But they don't.
Very glad to hear Vince is doing good and will be moved to a regular room soon
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 May
I have to write a post about his photo but I'm waiting for some help in uploading a photo from the phone to the computer.
