Hello all. Just a quick post to let you know that dad was moved from ICU this afternoon to a regular room on the 6th floor where the neuro nurse teams are located. He has had an OK day-- still having some headaches-- but he's been able to eat a bit throughout the day. We aren't sure if the headaches are the result of the surgery or not, so please be in prayer that the headaches will subside.
I'll post more when we have it, but please continue to be in prayer for strength for dad and mom, both, as mom is staying at the hospital tonight with him.
Thanks for your continued prayers and support!
Showing posts with label Private Room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Private Room. Show all posts
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
In His Own Room
Hello all. As I mentioned in an earlier post, dad was moved out of ICU this afternoon and into his own room. Additionally, he is no longer hooked up to any equipment with the exception of the oxygen mask. Thank you for all of your prayers in this specific area-- we are so thrilled to have him in his own room.
Today was a day full of good progress. We started the day speaking with the oncologist back at Rex. We explained the situation thus far (St. Mary's had not contacted her even though we had provided all of the information) and she indicated that it would be her preference to get dad back home for treatments, but she would talk with the oncologist on-site at St. Mary's to get more info on the situation. Late this morning, we got the chance to speak with the oncologist at St. Mary's and he indicated that it is his preference that dad be treated at home as well (that was a different opinion from what he expressed yesterday when he was quite adamant that dad should begin treatment here in Calif. and remain here for the six weeks of treatment. Lesson to all-- you have to stand up for yourself and make sure that the doctors that know you best are in the best position to voice their professional opinion).
Beyond that, dad is really engaging in conversation now. I read him all of the comments we've received thus far via the blog and it moved him to tears. In some respects, its kind of like the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" where George Bailey gets to see what life would be like if he were never born and then is surrounded by all of his friends and family that have been touched by him in some way through the years. You have been making yourself known loud and clear and dad is learning exactly how many people care for him-- and it is overwhelming (in a great way!).
This afternoon, my mom, my sister, my Aunt Betty and I all got to visit with many of dad's friends from ASPE. It was wonderful to walk the floor of the convention and to be introduced to these people that have worked, laughed and shared many good times with dad. It was also a great chance for us to thank them for their support.
This evening, we received a visit from Richard Graham, the director of missions for the Long Beach Harbor Southern Baptist Association. My pastor at Wake Cross Roads, Bill Bowyer, worked to find someone on the ground in this area to meet and pray with us. It was wonderful to be able to meet with him-- almost as if each of you were right here with us as he was visiting.
Lastly, I'm glad to report that Josh, my brother-in-law, arrived home safely this evening in Raleigh. Thank you for your prayers for his safe travel.
As you can see by the date stamp, it is late. I'm hopeful that I can get some good rest tonight. I've been thanking God each night for one more day with our dad and I know each of you are as well. We appreciate your love, prayers and support and hope to see each of you soon.
Today was a day full of good progress. We started the day speaking with the oncologist back at Rex. We explained the situation thus far (St. Mary's had not contacted her even though we had provided all of the information) and she indicated that it would be her preference to get dad back home for treatments, but she would talk with the oncologist on-site at St. Mary's to get more info on the situation. Late this morning, we got the chance to speak with the oncologist at St. Mary's and he indicated that it is his preference that dad be treated at home as well (that was a different opinion from what he expressed yesterday when he was quite adamant that dad should begin treatment here in Calif. and remain here for the six weeks of treatment. Lesson to all-- you have to stand up for yourself and make sure that the doctors that know you best are in the best position to voice their professional opinion).
Beyond that, dad is really engaging in conversation now. I read him all of the comments we've received thus far via the blog and it moved him to tears. In some respects, its kind of like the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" where George Bailey gets to see what life would be like if he were never born and then is surrounded by all of his friends and family that have been touched by him in some way through the years. You have been making yourself known loud and clear and dad is learning exactly how many people care for him-- and it is overwhelming (in a great way!).
This afternoon, my mom, my sister, my Aunt Betty and I all got to visit with many of dad's friends from ASPE. It was wonderful to walk the floor of the convention and to be introduced to these people that have worked, laughed and shared many good times with dad. It was also a great chance for us to thank them for their support.
This evening, we received a visit from Richard Graham, the director of missions for the Long Beach Harbor Southern Baptist Association. My pastor at Wake Cross Roads, Bill Bowyer, worked to find someone on the ground in this area to meet and pray with us. It was wonderful to be able to meet with him-- almost as if each of you were right here with us as he was visiting.
Lastly, I'm glad to report that Josh, my brother-in-law, arrived home safely this evening in Raleigh. Thank you for your prayers for his safe travel.
As you can see by the date stamp, it is late. I'm hopeful that I can get some good rest tonight. I've been thanking God each night for one more day with our dad and I know each of you are as well. We appreciate your love, prayers and support and hope to see each of you soon.
Good News
Hello friends and family. I have good news to share with you this afternoon. Just about an hour ago, we received word from the hospital that they are simply waiting for a private room to open up in the hospital so they can move dad out of ICU! Obviously, this is a wonderful answer to all of our prayers. We have more to share about what's taken place today, but I need a few minutes to complete another writing assignment-- I'm writing a brief letter from our family thanking the members of the ASPE team and convention for their help on-site this week. Give me a little while to complete that piece and I'll update you on the other activities of the day.
Thank you for your continued prayers! Praise God for the wonderful way in which He is demonstrating his Love and power through this situation!
Thank you for your continued prayers! Praise God for the wonderful way in which He is demonstrating his Love and power through this situation!
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