4:30 AM Visit to the Emergency Room

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Just as we were going to bed last night, Anne suddenly fell back on her pillows and lost consciousness. What made it even scarier was that her eyes remained open. I yelled her name a few times, and, with an open hand, gently slapped her cheek (yes, like we see in the movies) while wanting to run for my phone in another room. She woke up quickly, not realizing what happened. She seemed to be okay and did not want to go to the hospital, so that was fine until early a little after 4 this morning. Then, I was awake and she too seemed to be, but suddenly feel back again, groaned and again was out, eyes open. Seining a loved one like that feels panicky. They look dead to be honest, not moving. Again, I got her to wake up. I was going to call an ambulance. We have a membership system we pay for every year and it would cost nothing. But she would go only if I drove her. I ran to get some clothes and shoes on. Anne managed to get dressed and we left quickly for the ten minute drive to the ER. They got her in immediately and began all the usual diagnostic efforts, including an EKG, CT scan, a lung x-ray and an MRI. She was admitted to the hospital for "observation" with no results as to what is causing these blackouts. She had an infusion of the medicine that is fighting her cancer last Thursday. Was that it? That is something for her Oncologist to consider. She could be released this afternoon or they may have her stay overnight. I sort of hope they have her stay. Anyway, I came home to shower, shave, get a new mask and change clothes. I took a short nap too. Now, I will head back over there to sit with her and see if anything has been determined. We'll see what's next.