We all had lunch at our house today. It was good to have Mike and Cindy with the regulars. Even though all the chairs were taken there was an obvious vacancy.
Dad said that he had a good day but Charlotte and I found him tired looking and lacking the energy he had last night. His white count was up a little today so he may have been feeling bad because of the infection. He seemed to be coughing more tonight. My brother Jamie called and we had to cut the call short because it was taking a toll on Dad. We managed to get his gabapentin pill early tonight because his restless leg syndrome was "kicking" up again.
He has a new nurse tonight and he explained to her the rigors of taking care of him. He was referring to the urgency that the Lasex brings on. She was not sure if Lasex was on the meds menu tonight. The edema in his legs and feet seem to be better than last night so maybe he will be spared tonight.
There is supposed to be a doctor confab tomorrow morning to determine the next course of action in Dad's recovery regimen. It is hard to think about what lies ahead. Watching him struggle to do small things that we all take for granted is difficult. The nagging unknown.
Heb.12
[11] For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
[12] Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,
[13] and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
God is good!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
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From your technologically challenged friend, Larry, this is a test run. Thus far, I have been unable to transmit a comment. If this works, I will follow with another message.
ReplyDeleteGuess I will remain "anonymous" since my note has been posted. Hope last night was restful for you and you have begun today with new energy. Wanda and I have faithfully read the posts concerning your journey and we have prayed daily for you. We celebrate the good progress you are making!!! We know the road is difficult, draining, and often discouraging. But we know that the Lord with whom you have partnered across your lifetime is making the journey with you and giving strength, encouragement, hope with each step. Trust that today will be filled with new gifts of God's grace in all that you do. Larry Baker
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ReplyDeleteYou are remarkable! What a testimony to Jamie and Beverly the way you have kept us allupdated on Jamie's status. Thank you. Please let him know that he is in our hearts and prayers. WE love you jamie!