Sorry it's been a couple of days since we've updated! Now that Ron is out of CCU we are keeping busy doing a lot of his care. Weekend was pretty quiet as we got settled in to new room and nursing routines. We're taking turns sleeping up here at night and I stay with him all day as well. It's been awful trying to get any sleep at night, they've been coming in every hour on the hour. Ryan finally pulled the nurses aside and asked them to please do as much as possible at the same time instead of little things so often through the night. The nurse Ron's had the last couple of days has been great to let him sleep in (usually 'til 9-9:30) so he's finally getting some rest!
Positive point of being out of CCU is I'm able to get alot of work done, which is great! I have been trying to cram as much in nights and weekends but this should help the pace. It's also good I can work from Ron's room since Ryan and I are sharing one vehicle (until he gets his here from Florida). We decided to sell mine for several reasons...we need to get rid of as many extra expenses as possible...this will relieve us of a car payment and added insurance; and it was beginning to show signs of a problem that would have been very costly to repair.
Yesterday was a long day.....we always try to be here when docs come around and they came starting at 10 AM and last one arrived at 9:30 PM! Good to hear his hemoglobin is staying stable; white cell count is slightly down, he's had no fever in several days and his creatnine (kidney function) has stayed around 1.2. He resumed physical therapy Sat and has now progressed to taking a couple of steps with the walker. He was even able to help me work on some business issues on the computer yesterday evening.
Please pray for:
Ron has another test this afternoon (Tuesday) to see if they can remove the drainage tube that is causing pain to his groin; please pray this cavity has resolved itself. They are also looking to see if they can begin feeding him in his "gut" through the tube that leads to his lower intestines...this would be a huge step forward! It would really help in the healing process to get better nutrition in a more normal way!!!
Ryan as he begins interviewing this week. And still tries to decide the best time to return to Florida.
Aaron & Kristin...last week of their semester and then finals next week. Aaron has decided not to walk at graduation. He thinks it would just be too emotional for him to not have his Daddy there. He also doesn't want us to be away from Ron any more than absolutely necessary. He spoke to the University and, due to the extenuating circumstances, they have agreed to make an exception and allow him to walk in May when, hopefully, Ron will be able to be there. He also has an interview this week.
I'll try to do better at keep everyone updated, but no promises!
Love, Christie & gang
"The Lord surrounds and protects His people, both now and forever." Psalm 125:2b NLT
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