This is just a quick
update on happenings with Dad. He was moved into a regular room
this morning, so the girls were able to see him a bit this
afternoon. He had an episode of his heart racing in the middle of
the night, and another this morning when trying to eat breakfast.
That will be controlled with medication, and he was better this
afternoon.
He's had a couple of short walks, and they removed his bandages and
oxygen is the only thing on him now. He won't ask for pain meds
until it's almost too late, and that causes him to breath to
shallowly. We're trying to get him to ask sooner, but he hates
meds of any kind.
Mom is spending the night up there, and they said they would get a cot,
so she can sleep beside him. That's great news, since she only
slept about 1 1/2 hours night before last when she was there.
Last night, at home, we both slept great so she's more rested today.
Thanks to all of her readers for supporting her. She needs it.
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Your family is a beautiful picture of how families should pull together and support and help one another in a time such as this!! God continue to bless and restore your dad to health! - Barbara
Thanks for the update. You all are still in my prayers ! Please give your mom my best !
Thank you for updating! Continued healing prayers for your sweet father and for your family!!!! ((((Rachel))))
Dear Rachel
When I had by pass surgery 3 years ago (next month).
They (doctors & nurses) said when the body is in pain
it puts a lot of stress on all parts of the body and
slows down healing
because
it is working so hard to keep all the body in balance
instead of healing the main chest and leg wounds from the surgery.
THAT is what the pain medicine is for *to keep stress from
the rest of the body*.
NOT to show how much pain one can stand.
The less pain the body feels the faster the healing.
Karla ~ Vancouver Washington
It sounds like your Dad is doing great. I commented in your Mom's journal how nice it is to have a great family to support all of you in a time of need. You are very lucky to have family to count on when they are needed. I still have all of you in my prayers for your Dad's continued speedy recovery. June
And how about a little support for you too??? {{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}} Glad your Dad is doing so well... make sure he listens to the Docs and does what he should and doesn't try to rush getting well!
Still sending the good vibes to you and your awesome parents! I love you, Rachel!
Russ
I'm glad that your mom is able to stay with him. I'm sure that its a great comfort to both of them. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
take care.
shermeen xx
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