This weekend marked Day 200 of dad's hospital stay. I lost count of these days along the way (doing well just keep track of the surgeries), but a nurse pointed it out to mom this morning - Day 202. None of these 202 days have been easy, but in the past week things seem to be really coming together. It is obvious to us that they are preparing him to one day go home. It is safe to say that the entire mid-section skin graft has TAKEN, the surgeries have stopped (at least for right now), the wound vacs are finished, and he has been detached from the wall suction. A bag-type appliance is being used to collect drainage from the fistulas and imperfections, and Dr. Duke's very successful "grafting ledge" was removed today.
Dad is now doing physical therapy 6 days a week. Something that seems as simple as sitting (or standing) is very difficult, but today he was able to ride in a wheelchair out into the waiting room. Mom pushed him while Bonnie (who was visiting on her lunch hour) pushed his IV pole and carried the oxygen. Mom is learning as much as she can right now about his care as we all look forward to the day he will be able to go home with her. No one should be expecting to see him around town next week or anything, but he'll get there. We know that he will one day go home and that is all very exciting!
Thank God! God is great! Louie, you are a walking miracle man! Your progress is beyond believable. Each day is one step closer to going home. I am amazed at your will and drive. Would that all patients would have the will that you have! God bless you, Ruthie and your family. He surely is watching over all of you, along with His angels.
ReplyDeleteSusan (Jackson) Ferrill
"God Bless You All" and we are keeping you all in prayer!!! Sooo good to hear these updates!!! Will continue to have you all in thoughts and prayers......Karen and Leroy Kaspar.
ReplyDeleteIt brings tears to my eyes to see the power of prayer in action. Home is a lot closer every day, and our prayers will continue until everyone is back home safe and sound
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The Kachmars
Home - just a short,four-letter word with so much meaning! Home, sweet home. I join with you rejoicing and praising God for who He is and for all He has done! We know the same One who will provide for Louie's needs is the same One who will provide for our needs as we anticipate going to our eternal home to be with Him one day.
ReplyDeletePsalm 9:1-2 "I will praise You, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of Your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your Name, O Most High."
For His glory,
James and Jeanne Elder