Mom had a great day today! Although the nurses would not let her take a shower, one of the nurses did take on the task of washing mom's hair. It was an unconventional method, but it sure made mom's day! Also, her day was highlighted by two walks, one of which she did not use a walker but rather held onto the IV monitor (with the assistance of Aunt Debbie Simpson by her side. Thank you for coming down!). At the end of the first walk the physical therapist had mom walk down, then back up 4 stairs! Quite an accomplishment, and she did it with ease! Tomorrow is an even bigger day for mom. She is having her tube that is in her stomach cut off for the night to see how her stomach reacts. She will also be on a strict liquid diet to see if her stomach is ready to take on the challenge of working properly again. Please pray that her stomach will handle it! She has not had the taste of food or had anything to drink since Sunday, so she is ready to have something that will not be injected through an IV. Since she had tubes down her throat during surgery and now has the NG tube in her stomach, her throat has become very soar. She said that it hurts to swallow and talk. Please pray they can remove that tube tomorrow. Other than the irritating tube, her pain has been much better today than the rest of the days. Just another blessing from the Lord in the whole recovery process. It is a miracle to see how her body has been able to go from 8 months pregnant with balloon legs (that's what she called them) to looking like mom! God has been at work with her body, and given her a good team of nurses to help along the way.
Since Aunt Debbie came down tonight she will be the one staying with mom tonight. Thank you for every prayer sent out for my dad. He had a good interview, and had enough energy to make it through. Next interview will be Wednesday (hopefully mom will be at the Scheihing's by Monday, so there will always be someone with her while dad is away).
Thank you for your continued prayers and comments. Each comment gets read, and they never fail to bring an abundance of encouragement to mom. Thank you.
-Nick
Psalm 9:10-11 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
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Hi,
ReplyDeleteI love to read the blog before I go to bed. Nick and Rick have been doing a marvelous job of keeping us updated.
I'm so glad you had a better day. God is so good.
Now that the bowel situation is taken care of things will get better. This is the nurse speaking---constipation causes everything. Anyway my daughters would say that.
Know you continue to be in my prayers. Love, Rita
Cindy,
ReplyDeletePlease know that I am praying every day and reading your blog every morning and night.... Kathy Carl asked about you yesterday and wanted you to know that her church is praying for you as well.... It will be very nice to see your smiling face home soon... Love you much, Hayley
Hi Cindy, so glad to hear of your successes in all areas. How nice that the nurse was able to wash your hair for you. Sounds like you have a great staff supporting you. It must also be a tremendous blessing having Debbie there with you now. She is sure to be a great help, comfort and companion. It's such a beautiful fellowship of the heart you have surrounding you during this time. So, what's next on the recovery agenda, swimming laps? :)You certainly are getting a workout each day! Keep up the great work - your determination despite the pain is an inspiration to us all. I find myself excitedly awaiting each new blog update. Hope today is another day of great successes and good rest. Love and hugs, Lisa
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