What a week this has been. It is just before 8 PM and at this point last Tuesday, Cheryl still had another half hour of surgery to go through. This day brings good news.
I arrived a little before 6PM and was surprised to find Cheryl's bed empty. As I came further into the room I discovered that she was up and using the restroom. This has definitely been a day of milestones.
She has begun taking liquids and soft foods today. They have removed her NG (nasogsatric) tube and Foley catheter. She took several lengthy walks around the halls and sat up in the recliner several times as well. They have removed her compression leggings although she still has her support hose on. She has taken several phone calls while I was here.
I spoke briefly with the night nurse and she said that we might even be able to take a walk around the halls before I leave this evening. She still tires quickly and is a bit shaky on her feet.
The next two milestones she needs to reach are being able to stand and walk unassisted and be able to manage her pain with oral meds instead of the IV morphine. Pray that these will come in due time.
...know that our times are in the Lord's hands; we will focus on that and go step by step--one step at a time.....
ReplyDeleteCheryl continues to take one step at a time and to feel the healing hand of the Lord, as in her comment the other day concerning everyone's prayers.
Thank you Jud, Michelle and Jason for the continued updates.
Such good news every day! You are all continually in our prayers, especially you Cheryl, for God's gracious, complete healing and His strength to make it through.
ReplyDeleteThat is great to hear Jud! Continued prayers...
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