Sharp, yet stale

Now for the news that you all have been waiting for: Rachel made it successfully through brain surgery!!! We are all (needless to say) very relieved. Furthermore, Rachel is herself. She is talking profusely (no surprise there) and in very little pain. She even feeling well enough to be witty about the whole thing:

Sometime after the surgery, she had a visit from the neurosurgeon. He asked her if she still wanted pictures of the procedure. He was surprised when she answered in the affirmative.

She explained, "How often do you get a chance to see your brain?"

"Still a sharp cookie, I see," said the surgeon.

Of course, Dad (trying to be funny) thinks Rachel is more of a stale cookie... (You be the judge: sharp or stale?!)

Medically, Rachel will be in ICU for two more days. If her vitals remain stable, she will transfer to the main hospital afterwards for about a week. Right now, this timeline seems quite likely. Her only complaint is some numbness in her right leg.

***Rachel has requested no visitors, unless they are approved by the family. She is not feeling well enough to see people, just yet, but thanks you for your concern.

Colleen