There’s still no predicting whether my ex-husband will survive or not, although in the past few days he seems to have stabilized and appears to be a bit better. Maybe even significantly better, although the doomy-gloomy “hospitalist” doesn’t deal in optimism. But my ex’s voice sounds stronger and he needs less supplemental oxygen, for example.

However, the insult to his lungs that occurred during the surgery was profound, and he’s not a young man and has several co-morbidities. The doctors and nurses and respiratory therapists make no long-term predictions.

A great many relatives have come to visit, which has been pleasant for him but exhausting. Now there’s a lull.

In order to protect his privacy, I’m not going to go into much medical detail. But I plan to post periodic updates. I deeply thank all of you for your good wishes and prayers.