Dear Friends,
Thank you for your prayers on Dad's behalf. When I got to the hospital last night the pain had subsided some - to a dull pain / discomfort. Dad then asked for some pain-killer which was given in the night - and with that had a good deep sleep... and woke up this morning pain-free and in his normal chirpy self!
We understand that a sharp pain in the right shoulder usually signals some discomfort to the diaphram. Dad also had a slight 100.2 degree fever for a short time. This morning the physician changed the antibiotics, and an ultrasound was done which showed a small accululation of fluid near where the gall bladder was, and another near where the tube was inserted. Dr. Stephen does not feel this is a major leak since the abodominal drain is clear and not bile-stained. Also, Dad would be feeling really ill in such a situation. So we are going to wait and see. They will do another ultrasound tomorrow and compare! The wonders of imaging...
Mum came over while Dad and I were in the ultrasound room. She will be spending most of the day with him - ministering and reading from scripture (and we hope taking a few naps too). They have walked 47 years together - and today is another opporunity for them to walk a little further on their common journey of love.
We are grateful that Dad is pain-free. We are taking each day at a time. Whenever Dad is asked 'how are you Uncle?' he replies 'getting better and better every day!'
Amen.
Thank you for your prayers on Dad's behalf. When I got to the hospital last night the pain had subsided some - to a dull pain / discomfort. Dad then asked for some pain-killer which was given in the night - and with that had a good deep sleep... and woke up this morning pain-free and in his normal chirpy self!
We understand that a sharp pain in the right shoulder usually signals some discomfort to the diaphram. Dad also had a slight 100.2 degree fever for a short time. This morning the physician changed the antibiotics, and an ultrasound was done which showed a small accululation of fluid near where the gall bladder was, and another near where the tube was inserted. Dr. Stephen does not feel this is a major leak since the abodominal drain is clear and not bile-stained. Also, Dad would be feeling really ill in such a situation. So we are going to wait and see. They will do another ultrasound tomorrow and compare! The wonders of imaging...
Mum came over while Dad and I were in the ultrasound room. She will be spending most of the day with him - ministering and reading from scripture (and we hope taking a few naps too). They have walked 47 years together - and today is another opporunity for them to walk a little further on their common journey of love.
We are grateful that Dad is pain-free. We are taking each day at a time. Whenever Dad is asked 'how are you Uncle?' he replies 'getting better and better every day!'
Amen.
Hi Ray, I pray that the resurrection strength of Christ will help you today! May God's love and presence be near you and your loved ones at all times.
ReplyDeleteYesterday I called Bea Cartmel who has just turned 95 on April 4, 2015. Bea wanted me to tell you that: "Bea is praying for you, Ray."