Update on Bob
Another update from Mom/Ruth:
An amazing group of friends/family have been inviting God to touch our
lives and we THANK YOU!! We want you to know that God is a MIGHTY GOD.
Each time that I entered the hospital or Bob's room over the past 10 days
new crises or developments have greeted me, many intimidating machines are
whirling, dozens of IV lines are dripping, and everyday has new surprises!
(some good, some serious) Your prayers have made possible a perspective
that looks beyond the pumps, the IVs, and the big yellow eyes of my
jaundiced husband. Instead, I hum the song "in the presence of Jehovah,
GOD ALMIGHTY, Prince of Peace." Yes, He promises to BE HERE and I've seen
His touch EACH DAY!
Just one week ago today (Sat 7/14), Bob was on TOTAL LIFE SUPPORT,
completely sedated (for 5 days) with every organ's future unknown.
Tuesday, 7/17 Breathing tube was removed & Bob's breathing has remained
good.
Wednesday, 7/18 Continuous dialysis disconnected and replaced by
intermittent (3 times/week)
Thursday 7/19 Feeding tube removed (with some complications) but today
(7/21) Bob is gingerly nibbling his first meal in 2 weeks.
Friday, 7/20 Bob begins to "make sense" in his speech and to discern some
of the events around him.
Coming up this Mon or Tues (7/23-24) Bob is scheduled for a filter to be
inserted in central vein (through groin) to block the clots from
travelling. In early June this procedure was done but the filter broke
loose to travel to his heart which required his first open heart surgery
just 4 weeks ago. This time, they have ordered a LARGE filter, to be
inserted by a reknown specialist in this area.
WED 7/25 RUTH is scheduled for a repeat PET scan, to determine if
medication is working to reduce a breast cancer tumor which was diagnosed
in February (we've been using this medication for 3 months in lieu of
chemotherapy, due to other health complications). Results should be back
in early August.
Thurs 7/26 Bob's specialized blood clotting tests are due back
TODAY - It's one more day to be "in the presence of Jehovah". We pray that
whatever your walk looks like today, you'll enjoy the company of the ONE whose
presence makes the trip WORTHWHILE, regardless of the cir****tances.
So grateful for HIM, and for YOU,
Ruth