Good Evening Everyone! I have talked with Cindy several times today. The last two days have been something of a mixed bag. She continues to have issues with the restoration of elimination functions, and will probably experience a period of time of resorting to self-catheterization. Her hemaglobin is low, and this is contributing to her feeling tired, although she is enjoying her physical therapy. She told me today that she had been on the stationary bike about 17 minutes during one session. Her right leg remains stronger than her left, and she cannot move the left one as well as the right. She has not been sleeping very well at night, because the nurses have to wake her for various things, and sometimes she has difficulty getting back to sleep. So she naps in between her sessions with the therapists.
We are not sure right now when the radiation treatments will begin, but that should be resolved in a couple of days. According to her social worker, her planned stay will culminate on August 28th, at least that is apparently what the insurance company is saying. As far as I'm concerned she can come home just as soon as she is ready. As you can tell, she still has some distance left on the journey. Not that either of us believed this was going to be a short-term proposition, but I just offer that observation as fodder for continued prayer. I read a statement some years ago that I believe rings true for God's people here on earth: "A child of God is immortal until God is finished with him (her)". One of the beautiful things unsaid in that statement is that if we have accepted Jesus Christ as our personal saviour, even when our work on earth is finished, we are still immortal. I know Cindy is being used by God for his purposes, a role she does not shy away from, and I don't think God is finished with her. Your continued thoughts and prayers for her well-being, for her continued healing, for clarity and peace of mind, and for strength for each day are welcome and most appreciated. I hope each of you has had a good day, and I pray God's rich and continued blessings on you all.
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Thanks again for the update! I was wondering if I mailed something would she still be there to receive it, so we'll get it mailed out tomorrow. It does sound like she is going well with the therapy. I know you look forward to seeing her soon.
We had another OB appt. today, all seems well with our baby. We got to hear the heartbeat again and this is the end of the 1st trimester for us!
Prayers continue for you both!
Love, Maria & Trevor
Just checking in on you guys. So happy that Cindy is enjoying PT. Still praying every day for a full recovery and hopefully home soon. Please remember I am here for you. Please call me if you need anything. Love, Pam
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