Dear Family & Friends,
Just a quick note on Sunday evening. . . today was more challenging as the two main pain control units for Jenny failed, and this became a significant issue to manage. She continues to have an IV drip, plus oral medication, but this will need to be regulated for a while before she can be released. We don't want to have a significant pain problem driving or at the Eickhorst farm before returning home.
We did watch most of the Super Bowl, and she got up a couple of times today. . .baby steps of progress. Please pray for patience and healing for Jenny, and that an effective medication can be determined and used without nausea or extreme drowsiness. The pain meds also take away her appetite. She needs to keep eating, even if it's sweets. She's anxious to have her hair washed now.
Mom is concerned about getting her into the car to return, with the subzero temps and wind. The drive-up area is still some distance from the door. She'll need to be propped up with pillows, etc. for the drive back in the backseat of the SUV. Lord, just calm the winds! :) When we get to her grandmother's home, she will need to use the crutches to go in and up several stairs.
We're taking one day at a time, and trusting in God's continued faithfulness.
Almost forgot, the caption on the "high heel picture" (mentioned in the previous blog) read: "Opportunity dances for those who are on the dance floor!"
We send our love...we miss you all!
Blessings,Gretchen
1 comment:
Hey, girlie girl (and girlie mom...and girlie aunt)! Been praying for you this weekend w/ the trip and the surgery. Glad to hear about your pinkie toes being pink w/ good blood flow. And ain't pain medications grand? Hope you still have comfort when the pump stops and other modes are taken. Will pray about comfort for the trip home, and that your bladder won't require too many potty stops. It would be hard to manuver in & out of the car into some dime-sized bathroom stalls at highway rest stops and McD's. Bless your mom for her care of you. I loved reading about the high heeled artwork--sounds like you! Will keep you in my thoughts! Laura Joback and family
Post a Comment