Here's the progress report. My mom continued her physical therapy with another walk this morning with the assistance of Anna (the splendid nurse) and my dad. A team of specialists were successful in the procedure of placing the catheter into her vein (in the right arm), this evening. She will not be able to receive the nutrients until around nine o'clock tomorrow night. She has not had food since Sunday, so she is becoming pretty weary. Pray the Lord will continue to give her strength, and that He will miraculously not make her hungry for the next 24 hours.
Another big update is my mom's bowels. She had three movements, one of which was quite a dandy as my dad so elegantly described. She is in a good deal of pain still, her back was a big annoyance today.
If you're wondering why I am referring to 'my dad' and 'my mom', that is because this is Nick (#3 in the line of sons). My dad went back to the Scheihing's tonight to hopefully get a good solid night's sleep before his interview on Thursday. He flies out tomorrow in the afternoon, and will not be getting back until late Thursday night. With that being said, please pray that the Lord will give him the energy he needs to complete the tasks of these interviews. I asked him yesterday, "on a scale from 1 to tired, how tired are you?" He said about an 8/10, so he needs some good rest. It's been amazing to see how faithful both my parents have been to keep God at the center of this entire process. I wish everyone could see how closely mended/knit their marriage is through Christ! It's been a blessing!
Lord, bless us all with good rest!
- Nick
Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
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Nice word, Nick (#3 son). Who knew bowel movements could be such a blessing!?
ReplyDeleteHaving Christian parents to witness as they do life together is such a gift. You are wise beyond your years to recognize and cherish what you have as your example for love and marriage.
We will continue to pray.
Hi Nick - How is my young comedian grandson holding up. So glad you played your CDs of the Christian comdedian and it made you all laugh until your mom was sure she had popped a couple of staples. Laughter is definitely good for the soul and your mom and dad needed that. So glad your Spring break was this weekend so you could be with your mom while your dad has to do some travelling. We love you Nick and am so glad you are with your mom at this time. I'm sure she loves it too. Much love Nick, Nana and Papa
ReplyDeleteNick, Rick and Cindy,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that I'm praying for you this morning. Rick for your interview, Cindy for mental and physical strength and Nick thanking God for your servant heart in helping your family. i know this means so much to your family. Your family has truly shown the love of Jesus through this whole thing. We love y'all. Samantha