What a day! Had so much to do in one day. Got a lot of help from the girls in the studio. There was a bit of a beer debacle. But it all went off smoothly and there was so much food left. What a joke! Did a lot of cleaning.
Visited dad, was nice to see him. They are giving him magnesium at the moment. Dr M wants to operate tomorrow to close the wound. I pray that the op is a success and that dad has the strength to pull through. He has done so well up to now. Lord, please guide and strengthen Dr M to do his best work on my dad. Please look after my dad and bring him safely through surgery again. Thank you for getting me through today it was really difficult, but now its over.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Wednesday, 30 August 2006
Visited dad today. He seems a lot better. He had the on and we chatted a bit. Ran around a bit today. The studio went out for lunch for Kerins farewell. Ate too much, drank too much and just felt ill afterward. Not nice at all. And then I get briefed on a heck of a lot of work for tomorrow.
Not quite sure how tomorrow is gonna pan out. I've gotten so used to the rug being pulled out from me, that when things go smoothly I am so afraid of it all going bad before my eyes. I am really scared that something bad is gonna happen. As if I don't deserve any pleasures in life. I can only pray that the Lord gives me strength and courage to face each day. I am so grateful for every day and all the small things we usually take for granted. I am so grateful. I know how quickly it can be taken away.
Lord please help my dad heal. He has already made such huge progress with your help. Please help relax that crick in his body. He seems to be bending over like a banana.
Thank you for the strength you give us each day, I would not be able to go on without it. Thank you Lord. I just want to cry with relief, yet I have no relief at the moment. I pray that tomorrow can go smoothly. I pray that dad can soon enter the wards. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:32:49 +0200
To: b
Dads levels were still low last night, and his heartbeat a bit erratic. He is still confused but slightly less so. I was able to have a conversation with him and he has stopped fighting with the nurse. But he didn't remember me visiting earlier in the day. He read his man u magazine as we were leaving.
Jocelyn will be coming to change his dressing today.
v
Not quite sure how tomorrow is gonna pan out. I've gotten so used to the rug being pulled out from me, that when things go smoothly I am so afraid of it all going bad before my eyes. I am really scared that something bad is gonna happen. As if I don't deserve any pleasures in life. I can only pray that the Lord gives me strength and courage to face each day. I am so grateful for every day and all the small things we usually take for granted. I am so grateful. I know how quickly it can be taken away.
Lord please help my dad heal. He has already made such huge progress with your help. Please help relax that crick in his body. He seems to be bending over like a banana.
Thank you for the strength you give us each day, I would not be able to go on without it. Thank you Lord. I just want to cry with relief, yet I have no relief at the moment. I pray that tomorrow can go smoothly. I pray that dad can soon enter the wards. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 07:32:49 +0200
To: b
Dads levels were still low last night, and his heartbeat a bit erratic. He is still confused but slightly less so. I was able to have a conversation with him and he has stopped fighting with the nurse. But he didn't remember me visiting earlier in the day. He read his man u magazine as we were leaving.
Jocelyn will be coming to change his dressing today.
v
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, 29 August 2006
Dad not so aggressive anymore, but I can tell he is still confused. His potassium levels are not correct yet. I hope it normalises soon. Got him reading his Man U magazine. Heart rate is still going bananas. I pray that he gets a good nights sleep so that his blood pressure can come down. But he is sounding better. He didn't remember that I visited him earlier.
Lord, please help my dad heal. Please give him strength so that we can improve each day. Please help his electrolytes balance out so that we can focus on healing his abdomen. Thank you for always listening to our prayers.
Thank you Lord.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:33:59 +0200
I don't about surgery at this stage, he hasn't said anything. I'm not sure how long it'll take for his system to come right, cos he really was not himself last night. He was argumentative and confused, wouldn't let the nurse near him to take his temperature. Really irritable, but not his normal irritable. Hopefully he is feeling better today.
On 29 Aug 2006, at 1:52 PM, b wrote:
Ja, just called the hospital nurse says that dad is very confused at times,and that Dr M is very concerned of his condition,hopefully they get the right formula soon, has your body talk lady been able to help at all, try all keep focused and positive.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:50 +0200
To: b
He was less argumentitive this morning, but still confused. And very nauseous. He keeps retching, but doesn't vomit. The tremors aren't as bad as they were, and he says he can feel his strength coming back.
She did a distance session sunday night, and then I let her know about the potassium. She said that made sense and that she would do another distance session last night. Will text her again tonight.
v
Lord, please help my dad heal. Please give him strength so that we can improve each day. Please help his electrolytes balance out so that we can focus on healing his abdomen. Thank you for always listening to our prayers.
Thank you Lord.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 07:33:59 +0200
I don't about surgery at this stage, he hasn't said anything. I'm not sure how long it'll take for his system to come right, cos he really was not himself last night. He was argumentative and confused, wouldn't let the nurse near him to take his temperature. Really irritable, but not his normal irritable. Hopefully he is feeling better today.
On 29 Aug 2006, at 1:52 PM, b wrote:
Ja, just called the hospital nurse says that dad is very confused at times,and that Dr M is very concerned of his condition,hopefully they get the right formula soon, has your body talk lady been able to help at all, try all keep focused and positive.
Subject: Re: low potassium
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:03:50 +0200
To: b
He was less argumentitive this morning, but still confused. And very nauseous. He keeps retching, but doesn't vomit. The tremors aren't as bad as they were, and he says he can feel his strength coming back.
She did a distance session sunday night, and then I let her know about the potassium. She said that made sense and that she would do another distance session last night. Will text her again tonight.
v
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Monday, 28 August 2006
Well, Dr M did some blood tests and it seems dads electrolytes are out of balance, potassium really low. Checked side effects; confusion, seizures, heart arrhythmia, muscle weakness. Morag said she picked along those lines during the distance session last night and will work again tonight.
Dad was not himself tonight. He fought with us and wouldn't allow the nurse to take his temperature. I don't know how long it'll take for him to normalise. He had a cup of tea today. Oh but, he was nasty and cheeky to us. But it's because he is sick. I just pray that he improves soon.
Lord, please help my dad and the sister looking after him tonight. I hope that there isn't further fighting. Lord, please help my dads intestines to heal fully so that he may start eating soon. Please give us all strength to go on. Please help us. Thank you for listening and caring. Amen.
Subject: update
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:08:23 +0200
lets see dad has been taking a few steps with the physiotherapist, he has a walking frame to help support himself. He walked to the scales in the next ward and weighed himself, he has lost 25kg.
The leak is still there, but the wound is getting smaller, doctor is pleased. He also had a couple bowel movements last week. Gross, I know, but it's a good sign that things are moving down there.
He was having tremors this weekend and last night the nurses thought he had a seizure, but doctor checked his electrolytes and his potassium was low, so it isn't as serious as we thought.
At the moment we are still waiting patiently for things to get better, hopefully they won't need to operate again.
x
v
Subject: low potassium
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:20:51 +0200
Geez, dad had all the symptoms below, good thing they are treating
it. He needs to get better so that he can start eating a balanced diet.
v
Hypokalemia is a potentially fatal condition in which the body fails
to retain sufficient potassium to maintain health. The condition is
also known as potassium deficiency. The prefix hypo- means low
(contrast with hyper-, meaning high). The middle kal refers to
kalium, which is Latin for potassium. The end portion of the word, -
emia, means 'in the blood' (note, however, that hypokalemia is
usually indicative of a systemic potassium deficit).
Signs and symptoms
There may be no symptoms at all, but severe hypokalemia may cause:
Muscle weakness and myalgia
Increased risk of hyponatremia with resultant confusion and seizures
Disturbed heart rhythm (ranging from ectopy to arrhythmias)
Serious arrhythmias
EKG changes associated with hypokalemia[1]:
Flattened (notched) T waves
U waves
ST depression
Prolonged QT interval
Wow. 'Not as serious as we thought'. Messed up electrolytes can kill you. I have never seen such an immediate and dramatic change in my father than when his potassium levels were low. Frightening.
Dad was not himself tonight. He fought with us and wouldn't allow the nurse to take his temperature. I don't know how long it'll take for him to normalise. He had a cup of tea today. Oh but, he was nasty and cheeky to us. But it's because he is sick. I just pray that he improves soon.
Lord, please help my dad and the sister looking after him tonight. I hope that there isn't further fighting. Lord, please help my dads intestines to heal fully so that he may start eating soon. Please give us all strength to go on. Please help us. Thank you for listening and caring. Amen.
Subject: update
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:08:23 +0200
lets see dad has been taking a few steps with the physiotherapist, he has a walking frame to help support himself. He walked to the scales in the next ward and weighed himself, he has lost 25kg.
The leak is still there, but the wound is getting smaller, doctor is pleased. He also had a couple bowel movements last week. Gross, I know, but it's a good sign that things are moving down there.
He was having tremors this weekend and last night the nurses thought he had a seizure, but doctor checked his electrolytes and his potassium was low, so it isn't as serious as we thought.
At the moment we are still waiting patiently for things to get better, hopefully they won't need to operate again.
x
v
Subject: low potassium
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2006 15:20:51 +0200
Geez, dad had all the symptoms below, good thing they are treating
it. He needs to get better so that he can start eating a balanced diet.
v
Hypokalemia is a potentially fatal condition in which the body fails
to retain sufficient potassium to maintain health. The condition is
also known as potassium deficiency. The prefix hypo- means low
(contrast with hyper-, meaning high). The middle kal refers to
kalium, which is Latin for potassium. The end portion of the word, -
emia, means 'in the blood' (note, however, that hypokalemia is
usually indicative of a systemic potassium deficit).
Signs and symptoms
There may be no symptoms at all, but severe hypokalemia may cause:
Muscle weakness and myalgia
Increased risk of hyponatremia with resultant confusion and seizures
Disturbed heart rhythm (ranging from ectopy to arrhythmias)
Serious arrhythmias
EKG changes associated with hypokalemia[1]:
Flattened (notched) T waves
U waves
ST depression
Prolonged QT interval
Wow. 'Not as serious as we thought'. Messed up electrolytes can kill you. I have never seen such an immediate and dramatic change in my father than when his potassium levels were low. Frightening.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunday, 27 August 2006
Dad hadn't slept well last night. He tossed and turned. Hasn't been too chatty lately either. He had a seizure tonight during his bed bath. They may do a brain scan tomorrow. His heart rate was also very erratic. Still trembling and shaking.
It's scary because I don't know what it means in the bigger picture. Things had been going well. I texted Morag and she said that she would do a distance session tonight.
Lord, please send down your angels to watch over my dad tonight. Please keep him safe and give him sweet dreams.
Please heal his brain and guide Dr M to give him the best care possible. Please Lord, have mercy on us. Send down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe my dad in love and joy. Amen.
It's scary because I don't know what it means in the bigger picture. Things had been going well. I texted Morag and she said that she would do a distance session tonight.
Lord, please send down your angels to watch over my dad tonight. Please keep him safe and give him sweet dreams.
Please heal his brain and guide Dr M to give him the best care possible. Please Lord, have mercy on us. Send down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe my dad in love and joy. Amen.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, 26 August 2006
Dad wasn't himself today. Didn't have a good sleep last night. Dr M is happy with the wounds progress.
Tonight he was so wide eyed it was startling. But he had his sleeping tablet at 6pm and was trying to stay awake for us. We chatted for a bit, but he wasn't himself. He asked us to leave early so he could sleep. Shame, he couldn't keep his eyes open.
Leaving Hyper by the Sea today I saw the ex driving with some woman and her kid. What more can I say? I am so over him.
I love Taylor and Nathan so much. Nathan is getting so big. He likes to throw. Drew 'tattoos' all over himself with kokis today.
Lord please help my mom too. Please help her find what she is looking for. Lord, please help my dad heal over the next few days so that his wound may dry up and close, and he may start eating again and get strange so he may come home. Please Lord, let this happen with you help.
I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Tonight he was so wide eyed it was startling. But he had his sleeping tablet at 6pm and was trying to stay awake for us. We chatted for a bit, but he wasn't himself. He asked us to leave early so he could sleep. Shame, he couldn't keep his eyes open.
Leaving Hyper by the Sea today I saw the ex driving with some woman and her kid. What more can I say? I am so over him.
I love Taylor and Nathan so much. Nathan is getting so big. He likes to throw. Drew 'tattoos' all over himself with kokis today.
Lord please help my mom too. Please help her find what she is looking for. Lord, please help my dad heal over the next few days so that his wound may dry up and close, and he may start eating again and get strange so he may come home. Please Lord, let this happen with you help.
I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, 25 August 2006
Dads 2nd BodyTalk
- scar tissue RHS - circulation nerve endings etc
- release matrix - regarding 2nd op with Dr M
- fear (not of dying) but of living a long life…
My 12th BodyTalk
- fear regarding separation regarding dad
- cold spots in brain (stress related)
- deep balance regarding perception of situation
Tonight dad seemed a bit down, but was also drowsy from the sleeping tablets. Looks like mom wants him to see a psychiatrist. :-(
He had a solid stool today and they removed his catheter… He is a bit scared of drinking too much now though. Buts its good cos the fluid leaking seems to have slowed down.
Thank you Lord for helping to heal my dad. Please continue strengthening and guiding all of us. Please can the wounds heal so that my dad can come home. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
- scar tissue RHS - circulation nerve endings etc
- release matrix - regarding 2nd op with Dr M
- fear (not of dying) but of living a long life…
My 12th BodyTalk
- fear regarding separation regarding dad
- cold spots in brain (stress related)
- deep balance regarding perception of situation
Tonight dad seemed a bit down, but was also drowsy from the sleeping tablets. Looks like mom wants him to see a psychiatrist. :-(
He had a solid stool today and they removed his catheter… He is a bit scared of drinking too much now though. Buts its good cos the fluid leaking seems to have slowed down.
Thank you Lord for helping to heal my dad. Please continue strengthening and guiding all of us. Please can the wounds heal so that my dad can come home. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Thursday, 24 August 2006
Missed the visit this morning. Did have a slight headache! Dad had three bowel movements today! The first was like old blood, and the second lot were watery stools! I think that is great news. It shows that the bowel is working again. I pray that things will start flowing smoothly. The leak will dry up and all will be good.
Please Lord, keep sending your healing energy to help my dad. Please strengthen us all to keep up the stamina for the journey. Dad weighed himself yesterday. Lost 25kgs!
Please Lord, keep sending your healing energy to help my dad. Please strengthen us all to keep up the stamina for the journey. Dad weighed himself yesterday. Lost 25kgs!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Wednesday, 23 August 2006
Got a mail from Brad today, from Dr M, to say dad is not better/not worse but his tummy is working so will wait and see. Glad to know he is not in a hurry to operate again. Dad missed physio today as the had to change his bag/dressing. Didn't visit tonight, went to the Wine Week with Jo and Kerin. Had fun, tasted some some good wines and had a good whinge. I'm all cheese and whined out.
Lord, please help my dad to continue to heal so that he may come home and continue to strengthen & heal so that he may come home and continue with his life. Please help give us all the strength to go from day to day and do what needs to be done. Thank you.
Lord, please help my dad to continue to heal so that he may come home and continue to strengthen & heal so that he may come home and continue with his life. Please help give us all the strength to go from day to day and do what needs to be done. Thank you.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, 22 August 2006
Dads 1st Bodytalk
- small intestine, lots of first aid/repair work. Relating to an incident around 13-16 years old, with his dad
- doesn't like the hospital. environment affecting lungs
- 2 month program focus on healing the abdomen
Next session 3 days, Morag. I was pleased that the session went well and was beneficial. I hope that we can continue to help the healing process.
Dads bag got a leak and the wound ladies can't come tonight. I hope he is able to get a good nights rest. Lord, please help my dads body, give it the strength it needs to heal rapidly, so that my dad can regain his strength and come home. Please can he start pooping and pooing again. Please Lord, help him heal. Lord, please also heal and care for the little girl in the ICU. Give her parents strength to keep giving her the support she needs. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject:
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:52:15 +0200
Bodytalk went well. You never know whether the body is willing to
heal or not but dads body responded well. The first bundle she worked
on was based in the small intestine. She said she did lots of little
bits of first aid. She related it to an incident with his dad when he
was between 13-16 years old.
The next bundle was related to the hospital enviroment. She could
tell that he REALLY does not like being in hospital! This was coming
up in his lungs. Even dad had said that he has never had phlegm like
this before.
The last thing was a 2 month 'program' set in the body to keep the
focus and healing on the intestinal area.
She asked his body if this session had been beneficial and it said yes.
It also requested another bodytalk in 3 days time.
So it is sounding good, we just need to give dads body time to heal.
x
v
- small intestine, lots of first aid/repair work. Relating to an incident around 13-16 years old, with his dad
- doesn't like the hospital. environment affecting lungs
- 2 month program focus on healing the abdomen
Next session 3 days, Morag. I was pleased that the session went well and was beneficial. I hope that we can continue to help the healing process.
Dads bag got a leak and the wound ladies can't come tonight. I hope he is able to get a good nights rest. Lord, please help my dads body, give it the strength it needs to heal rapidly, so that my dad can regain his strength and come home. Please can he start pooping and pooing again. Please Lord, help him heal. Lord, please also heal and care for the little girl in the ICU. Give her parents strength to keep giving her the support she needs. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject:
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:52:15 +0200
Bodytalk went well. You never know whether the body is willing to
heal or not but dads body responded well. The first bundle she worked
on was based in the small intestine. She said she did lots of little
bits of first aid. She related it to an incident with his dad when he
was between 13-16 years old.
The next bundle was related to the hospital enviroment. She could
tell that he REALLY does not like being in hospital! This was coming
up in his lungs. Even dad had said that he has never had phlegm like
this before.
The last thing was a 2 month 'program' set in the body to keep the
focus and healing on the intestinal area.
She asked his body if this session had been beneficial and it said yes.
It also requested another bodytalk in 3 days time.
So it is sounding good, we just need to give dads body time to heal.
x
v
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Monday, 21 August 2006
Today after I left they installed a TV for dad! He was so chuffed, after all the moans and groans about not wanting a TV, he is quite pleased. Dad drinking away his liquifruit. I do hope he isn't drinking too much! The little girl isn't doing very well. I do pray that she improves. Lord, tomorrow I will be doing body talk on my dad. Please be with us both and help the healing energy flow. Let the energy of the Holy Spirit flow through us both. I ask this in Jesus name.
Please have mercy on us Lord. We are not worthy to receive you, but say the word, and we shall be healed. Thank you for giving me strength each day. Amen.
Subject:
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:07:59 +0200
Dad was doing great on Friday. He chatted with the counsellor and has accepted that he will be in hospital for a long time. So he is =20
focusing on the positive. He understands how far he has come and that it will take long for him to regain his full strength. He asked Dr M on saturday how much longer he will be in ICU, and he said ten more days. Not sure if that's true or not - we haven't spoken to him yet. I was under the impression that there is going to have to be another major op.
Well, I'm doing the Bodytalk tomorrow for dad, and I pray that it will help speed along the recovery.
x
v
There was a little girl in ICU too for a very long time. You start to follow any progress and get to know the family, without every really knowing them.
Please have mercy on us Lord. We are not worthy to receive you, but say the word, and we shall be healed. Thank you for giving me strength each day. Amen.
Subject:
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:07:59 +0200
Dad was doing great on Friday. He chatted with the counsellor and has accepted that he will be in hospital for a long time. So he is =20
focusing on the positive. He understands how far he has come and that it will take long for him to regain his full strength. He asked Dr M on saturday how much longer he will be in ICU, and he said ten more days. Not sure if that's true or not - we haven't spoken to him yet. I was under the impression that there is going to have to be another major op.
Well, I'm doing the Bodytalk tomorrow for dad, and I pray that it will help speed along the recovery.
x
v
There was a little girl in ICU too for a very long time. You start to follow any progress and get to know the family, without every really knowing them.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sunday, 20 August 2006
Took dad his soft tissues today. He said Ria gave him the most delicious juice last night. He asked me about the ex & I. In his own words, he was spoilt. He said that he could see that J wasn't interested in doing things as a couple. He never once nagged me though… Was nice to talk to dad about it though. Helps me accept things. Dads still coughing up phlegm but his throat is a lot better.
Lord, please heal my dads intestines so that he can start eating again, get strong and carry on with his life. Please Lord, he has learnt his lesson. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
The nurse gave him Cranberry Cooler…
Lord, please heal my dads intestines so that he can start eating again, get strong and carry on with his life. Please Lord, he has learnt his lesson. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
The nurse gave him Cranberry Cooler…
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Saturday, 19 August 2006
Took dad some sprite this morning, Dr M said he could have a sip every now and again. Dr M also said he is looking at about 10 more days in ICU. Not sure what that means. Jocelyn also said that the hole has gotten slightly smaller, compared to before the last op. Dr M also gave dad a tranquiliser. All in all, a good day. I keep hope and pray that my dad will heal 100% so he can come home and carry on with his new lease on life. Thank you for giving us all the strength to go on each day.
Dad was supposed to sip the Sprite Zero - he drank 2 buddies in a day! Cheeky!
Dad was supposed to sip the Sprite Zero - he drank 2 buddies in a day! Cheeky!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Friday, 18 August 2006
Today was a good day. Work was a bit mental this morning, felt under the druk. Popped in quickly to see dad, brad phoned and chatted. Dads throat is feeling better, still has a bit of a cough though. Tonight was a lovely visit. I think with all the counselling dad has begun to accept being in hospital. He is so looking forward to being home though. He will be so grateful to come home. That is good. I'm glad he isn't dwelling on the negative and the things beyond his control. I am thankful for that. Lord, thank you for giving us all strength and keeping us positive. Please continue helping to heal my dad. He wants so much to get better. Please send the healing light of the Holy Spirit to fill him with love and light and healing. Thank you so much Lord. Please keep the angels looking over my dad and protecting him. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Thursday, 17 August 2006
Dad took a few steps again today. Jocelyn come to change his dressing. Was a good visit tonight. Told dad about PTA hiring Nadja, Mr Price calling about a job. Brought him some lozenges for his throat. He had a bit of a moment, we were talking about how lucky is. He said he was thinking about what I said about how sick he was. We gave him a hug. I told him that we were so proud that he kept fighting and that he is a very special person.
We love him and want him to come home. It was a special moment. I also booked with Linda to do Body Talk on dad on tuesday. I look forward to be able to help the healing in any way I can. Thank you for each new day. Thank you for my dad.
Lord, please continue to strengthen and heal my dad. Please help him to continue improving so that he may come home again. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject: update
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:11:08 +0200
Mom got had the book last night. His throat is still sore, making him
very uncomfortable and grumpy. Dr M never came yesterday, and dad is
still waiting for him to come today to give him something for his
throat. He has a spray and some lozenges but they haven't really
helped. Took a few steps again today with the physio. Jocelyn should
be coming later to change dads dressing.
I have booked a BodyTalk on monday morning, to treat dad through me.
I hope we can help improve things in any way possible.
keep well
v
We love him and want him to come home. It was a special moment. I also booked with Linda to do Body Talk on dad on tuesday. I look forward to be able to help the healing in any way I can. Thank you for each new day. Thank you for my dad.
Lord, please continue to strengthen and heal my dad. Please help him to continue improving so that he may come home again. I ask this in Jesus name. Amen.
Subject: update
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:11:08 +0200
Mom got had the book last night. His throat is still sore, making him
very uncomfortable and grumpy. Dr M never came yesterday, and dad is
still waiting for him to come today to give him something for his
throat. He has a spray and some lozenges but they haven't really
helped. Took a few steps again today with the physio. Jocelyn should
be coming later to change dads dressing.
I have booked a BodyTalk on monday morning, to treat dad through me.
I hope we can help improve things in any way possible.
keep well
v
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Wednesday, 16 August 2006
Dads throat was sore today. Dr M hadn't come by time we left at 8. Mom got Dad the Lance Armstrong book. He was grumpy cos his throat was killing him. The nurse tonight remembered dad from when he was on the other side. I really hope and pray that by some miracle, whatever is blocking my dads gi tract will disappear overnight. Just like that. Then the wound will dry up and it'll be just looking forward. This is not a nice time. For any of us. I just want my dad to come home and live a long life, and a happy one too.
Lord please strengthen and heal my dad. Fill him with the healing light of the Holy Spirit. Please.
Lord please strengthen and heal my dad. Fill him with the healing light of the Holy Spirit. Please.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Tuesday, 15 August 2006
Another day. Dad took a few steps today. He was very sleepy when we visited. Very down again this evening, feeling sorry for himself. Lying in bed all day… he says his mind wanders. They got the TV going but he is still not happy. I really hope his attitude becomes more positive, it will really make the days easier. Mills said they will have to do another serious op in 2 weeks and then its back to square one. I can't even think about that right now. I can't.
Lord please help my dad, he is feeling very down at the moment. Please help him to see past the rain clouds. Lord, please help my dads intestines, so that Dr Mills doesn't have a big job to sort out. Please give my dad the strength he needs to get through each day. Please send down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to heal my dads pain. Please send a miracle Lord, please send a miracle. Please grace us with your mercy.
Subject:
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:33:41 +0200
Chatted with dad today, he sounded a bit less negative. I kept pointing out the things that he should be grateful for. He seems a bit better. His throat is really sore though, he is waiting for Dr M so he can sort it out.
Ja, from what Dr M said yesterday its gonna be a long journey. Wait about 2 weeks for dad to regain his strength and then another big op like the first one, and then we will be back to square one. So frustrating, but we have to do what we have to do.
Sometimes I wonder if Dr M is the right person for the job, but how is one to know?
I will look out for that book for dad.
x
v
Lord please help my dad, he is feeling very down at the moment. Please help him to see past the rain clouds. Lord, please help my dads intestines, so that Dr Mills doesn't have a big job to sort out. Please give my dad the strength he needs to get through each day. Please send down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to heal my dads pain. Please send a miracle Lord, please send a miracle. Please grace us with your mercy.
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:33:41 +0200
Chatted with dad today, he sounded a bit less negative. I kept pointing out the things that he should be grateful for. He seems a bit better. His throat is really sore though, he is waiting for Dr M so he can sort it out.
Ja, from what Dr M said yesterday its gonna be a long journey. Wait about 2 weeks for dad to regain his strength and then another big op like the first one, and then we will be back to square one. So frustrating, but we have to do what we have to do.
Sometimes I wonder if Dr M is the right person for the job, but how is one to know?
I will look out for that book for dad.
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v
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Monday, 14 August 2006
Nathans Birthday
Took Dad The Mercury today. Dr M not yet back. Dr R prescribed dad an enema and he passed 3 stools. It never occurred to me that there may be faeces causing an obstruction, but it makes sense. I can only pray that my dads gi tract will work itself clear. That in itself would be a miracle. I will feel such joy. Uncle Trevor visited.
Dad was feeling very down today. He was so upset, as he says 'how much more can a body take?' It is so hard for him now. If I only knew what I could do to cheer him up. Lord, please help heal my dads abdomen, clear any obstruction, heal any tears and please keep my dad positive. Please help him have a good nights sleep and sweet dreams so that he can be prepared for another day. Please give him the strength he needs to get better and come home. Please Lord. Thank you for always listening to our prayers and caring about our problems. Amen.
Took Dad The Mercury today. Dr M not yet back. Dr R prescribed dad an enema and he passed 3 stools. It never occurred to me that there may be faeces causing an obstruction, but it makes sense. I can only pray that my dads gi tract will work itself clear. That in itself would be a miracle. I will feel such joy. Uncle Trevor visited.
Dad was feeling very down today. He was so upset, as he says 'how much more can a body take?' It is so hard for him now. If I only knew what I could do to cheer him up. Lord, please help heal my dads abdomen, clear any obstruction, heal any tears and please keep my dad positive. Please help him have a good nights sleep and sweet dreams so that he can be prepared for another day. Please give him the strength he needs to get better and come home. Please Lord. Thank you for always listening to our prayers and caring about our problems. Amen.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Sunday, 13 August 2006
This morning Dr R lanced an abscess on my dads side. A lot of muck came out he said. Dad also sat this afternoon for about an hour, in the nice lazyboy. Dad had a rough day today, its really hard for him to be in bed all day. He really, really wants to come home. He is not going to be happy about more surgery. Lord, please strengthen and guide my dad during this difficult time, please help him stay positive and focus on healing and getting better. Please help heal my dads intestines, please help ease any obstruction so that he may be able to finally use the bedpan! Lord, please send down a miracle so that my dad can come home. I ask this in Jesus name. Please send down the healing light of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Saturday, 12 August 2006
Okay. So its leaking again. But now we have realised that there must be a blockage somewhere.
Which means more surgery…
We cut dads hair today. I think I prefer it longer!
Lord, please help us here. Please send a miracle, we have been praying for so long but not for the right thing. Lord, your power is so great, please heal my dad. I would just love for him to go to the toilet again. I pray that my dad will grow in strength so that his abdomen can heal fully and he is able to return home. Lord, please can the obstruction clear without complication. Please, I ask in Jesus name. Every time I think we cannot take any more, we get past it. We will get past this and come out a stronger family for it. Thank you for helping us see our strength.
We love you dad. We all pray each day so that you may heal. Thank you Lord for your kindness. Please have mercy on us Lord.
Oh my word. The way mom and I got kakked on during the haircut. We had no idea what we were doing and he knew it. He was certain that we would leave big bald spots. He took pride in his appearance.
Which means more surgery…
We cut dads hair today. I think I prefer it longer!
Lord, please help us here. Please send a miracle, we have been praying for so long but not for the right thing. Lord, your power is so great, please heal my dad. I would just love for him to go to the toilet again. I pray that my dad will grow in strength so that his abdomen can heal fully and he is able to return home. Lord, please can the obstruction clear without complication. Please, I ask in Jesus name. Every time I think we cannot take any more, we get past it. We will get past this and come out a stronger family for it. Thank you for helping us see our strength.
We love you dad. We all pray each day so that you may heal. Thank you Lord for your kindness. Please have mercy on us Lord.
Oh my word. The way mom and I got kakked on during the haircut. We had no idea what we were doing and he knew it. He was certain that we would leave big bald spots. He took pride in his appearance.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Friday, 11 August 2006
Today was the best day so far and I am almost to scared to say it in case it get taken away. Dad was so happy to see us this morning, he asked us for a hug & a kiss. Dr M was happy this morning too, though mom seemed concerned about there being drainage. Dad was so positive and grateful for today. He was so happy to be alive.
I really hope and pray that things continue to get better each and every day. I love my dad and want him to come home. Please can the sutures hold so that his leaks all heal up well, so that his wound may close up. Please can my dad get better so that he may come home.
Thank you Lord for giving us all the strength to get this far. Thank you for your grace and kindness. Thank you for your healing power. Thank you for today.
Cheri is right, it is only with prayer that we can find our way. I have so much to pray for once my dad gets better. Prayer is powerful.
Subject: update
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:30:11 +0200
surgery went well, doctor managed to find the leak and stitch up. we just have to hope that it holds until it heals. dad recovered well from the anaesthetic. this morning he was SO happy to see us. he is so glad to have made it through the surgery. they were not able to close the wound yet, but if the intestine heals then it will dry out and close on its own. please keep sending positive thoughts that this last little bit will finally heal.
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I really hope and pray that things continue to get better each and every day. I love my dad and want him to come home. Please can the sutures hold so that his leaks all heal up well, so that his wound may close up. Please can my dad get better so that he may come home.
Thank you Lord for giving us all the strength to get this far. Thank you for your grace and kindness. Thank you for your healing power. Thank you for today.
Cheri is right, it is only with prayer that we can find our way. I have so much to pray for once my dad gets better. Prayer is powerful.
Subject: update
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 12:30:11 +0200
surgery went well, doctor managed to find the leak and stitch up. we just have to hope that it holds until it heals. dad recovered well from the anaesthetic. this morning he was SO happy to see us. he is so glad to have made it through the surgery. they were not able to close the wound yet, but if the intestine heals then it will dry out and close on its own. please keep sending positive thoughts that this last little bit will finally heal.
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v
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Thursday, 10 August 2006
What a day. This morning mom mailed to say that Dr M will operate this afternoon. I was in such a state. My creative director let me leave and spend the day with dad. Time flew by. We chatted, he was in a lot of pain from his bladder. Brought in Taylor & Nathan to see him. He was so happy to see them, but he did get a bit upset though. Time flew by and before I knew it, we were leaving dad in theatre, not knowing how things would turn out. We all just had to remain positive.
Then next thing we knew, Corinna, Michael's wife came rushing in, hysterical, 'I don't know what to do, they phoned me, I can't go in there, what if he's dead!' Mom held her for a while and then eventually offered to take her in. The doctor was there, and we heard her cry immediately. Winnie and I both started sobbing, it was awful.
And as the family came in, we sobbed with them. The feeling, I cannot explain and to see the grief in other people. I can't describe the effect it had on me, knowing that dad was in theatre at the same time, thinking that could be us! Just hearing the grief was enough to set me off crying but at the same time I felt as though I needed that cry, it was really exactly what I needed. As awful at it was, his parents were lovely, such kind friendly people who kept us company for over a week. I would never have believed that things would have turned out this way. Never.
'You cry for those who are left behind'.
Lord, please carry Michael safely into your arms where he may rest and breathe easy. Please guide and strengthen his family during this difficult time of loss.
Thank you for giving my dad the strength to make it through this op. Thank you for giving Dr M the skill to have operated so successfully. Please keep sending down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to care for and strengthen my dad. Thank you for the strength you have given us.
Thank you.
Morning V
Spoke to Dr M when I got to the office.
It is the small intestine that is the problem and not healing. He wants to operate some time today most probably this afternoon as his brother/brother in law was killed in a car accident this week and he is going up for the funeral in Pretoria and doesn't want to leave the operating for to long. He will have to see how he can fix it whilst he is under.
Love ma
Michael had been admitted earlier in the week with severe pneumonia. He had started with the 'flu 2 weeks earlier and not gotten better. As only 2 visitors are allowed in ICU at a time, and there are 3 visting hours a day, we got to know his family over those few days. His parents were lovely people, who promised to pray for dad. When dad went into surgery, we faced with the thought of not seeing him alive again. Little did we know at the moment the doctors were desparately trying to resuscitate Michael. We sat and sobbed as family and friends poured in. All the while knowing that Dad is in surgery. It was cathartic for us, but hard to comprehend. THAT COULD BE US.
Then next thing we knew, Corinna, Michael's wife came rushing in, hysterical, 'I don't know what to do, they phoned me, I can't go in there, what if he's dead!' Mom held her for a while and then eventually offered to take her in. The doctor was there, and we heard her cry immediately. Winnie and I both started sobbing, it was awful.
And as the family came in, we sobbed with them. The feeling, I cannot explain and to see the grief in other people. I can't describe the effect it had on me, knowing that dad was in theatre at the same time, thinking that could be us! Just hearing the grief was enough to set me off crying but at the same time I felt as though I needed that cry, it was really exactly what I needed. As awful at it was, his parents were lovely, such kind friendly people who kept us company for over a week. I would never have believed that things would have turned out this way. Never.
'You cry for those who are left behind'.
Lord, please carry Michael safely into your arms where he may rest and breathe easy. Please guide and strengthen his family during this difficult time of loss.
Thank you for giving my dad the strength to make it through this op. Thank you for giving Dr M the skill to have operated so successfully. Please keep sending down the healing light of the Holy Spirit to care for and strengthen my dad. Thank you for the strength you have given us.
Thank you.
Morning V
Spoke to Dr M when I got to the office.
It is the small intestine that is the problem and not healing. He wants to operate some time today most probably this afternoon as his brother/brother in law was killed in a car accident this week and he is going up for the funeral in Pretoria and doesn't want to leave the operating for to long. He will have to see how he can fix it whilst he is under.
Love ma
Michael had been admitted earlier in the week with severe pneumonia. He had started with the 'flu 2 weeks earlier and not gotten better. As only 2 visitors are allowed in ICU at a time, and there are 3 visting hours a day, we got to know his family over those few days. His parents were lovely people, who promised to pray for dad. When dad went into surgery, we faced with the thought of not seeing him alive again. Little did we know at the moment the doctors were desparately trying to resuscitate Michael. We sat and sobbed as family and friends poured in. All the while knowing that Dad is in surgery. It was cathartic for us, but hard to comprehend. THAT COULD BE US.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Wednesday, 9 August 2006
Womens Day
Slept in, the best weather ever. Pouring with rain.
Changed dads catheter today. He is complaining of pain. Bladder infection? Dad told mom that he doesn't think he will make another op. I don't know whether to believe him or not. This can't be it. We are stronger than all of this.
Lord please help all of us stay positive. Please help my dads colon to heal nicely and quickly.
Please Lord.
Today dad told us how he snorted a snolly onto the curtain, and had to ask the nurse to wipe it up! He also said he had a dizzy spell this morning when he had his bed bath.
I really think Dr M needs to act quickly. We need to fix my dads tummy before there are serious infection. Lord, please send down the healing of the Holy Spirit to strengthen my dad. So that he may have the strength to fight this last leg of his illness. Please Lord, let my dad stay strong. Please also guide Dr M that he may care and look after my dad properly. That Dr M may do what is best for my dads healing. Please Lord. I ask for your mercy. Amen.
Slept in, the best weather ever. Pouring with rain.
Changed dads catheter today. He is complaining of pain. Bladder infection? Dad told mom that he doesn't think he will make another op. I don't know whether to believe him or not. This can't be it. We are stronger than all of this.
Lord please help all of us stay positive. Please help my dads colon to heal nicely and quickly.
Please Lord.
Today dad told us how he snorted a snolly onto the curtain, and had to ask the nurse to wipe it up! He also said he had a dizzy spell this morning when he had his bed bath.
I really think Dr M needs to act quickly. We need to fix my dads tummy before there are serious infection. Lord, please send down the healing of the Holy Spirit to strengthen my dad. So that he may have the strength to fight this last leg of his illness. Please Lord, let my dad stay strong. Please also guide Dr M that he may care and look after my dad properly. That Dr M may do what is best for my dads healing. Please Lord. I ask for your mercy. Amen.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Tuesday, 8 August 2006
Visited dad this morning. Dr M had been, but dad was sleeping so he was gonna come back later. Chatted to Dad about a lot of things.
Spoke to Dr R, he was a bit reassuring in his explanation of the surgery. Dad isn't keen though, I could see. He wanted to speak to Brad. I texted him, but I think it was before his lunch break. Had a good visit though. I'm positive about things. I continue to pray for strength and healing. I pray for guidance for Dr M. I pray that my dad can make a full recovery. Please Lord.
Thank you for caring and listening.
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 12:45:27 +0200
Hey there,
Yesterday during dads visit he said that Dr M mentioned that he may
have to operate again.
I was not keen on the idea at all, mom was supposed to speak to Dr M
today, but i haven't heard anything back from her. Today when I
visited dad, i saw Dr R and went to speak to him. I told him
everything I knew up till now and asked what he thought about
surgery. He said the tissues were initially very delicate because of
the infection and malnutrition, but now that there is no infection
and dad has been getting his TPN, the tissue should be a lot
healthier, and if the fluid output is higher, it would be better to
operate now to close everything up while it is still infection free.
I don't if dad will end up with a colostomy, but if that's what it
takes to make him better then fine.
So will wait to hear what Dr M says, dad is not keen on another op
though.
Spoke to Dr R, he was a bit reassuring in his explanation of the surgery. Dad isn't keen though, I could see. He wanted to speak to Brad. I texted him, but I think it was before his lunch break. Had a good visit though. I'm positive about things. I continue to pray for strength and healing. I pray for guidance for Dr M. I pray that my dad can make a full recovery. Please Lord.
Thank you for caring and listening.
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2006 12:45:27 +0200
Hey there,
Yesterday during dads visit he said that Dr M mentioned that he may
have to operate again.
I was not keen on the idea at all, mom was supposed to speak to Dr M
today, but i haven't heard anything back from her. Today when I
visited dad, i saw Dr R and went to speak to him. I told him
everything I knew up till now and asked what he thought about
surgery. He said the tissues were initially very delicate because of
the infection and malnutrition, but now that there is no infection
and dad has been getting his TPN, the tissue should be a lot
healthier, and if the fluid output is higher, it would be better to
operate now to close everything up while it is still infection free.
I don't if dad will end up with a colostomy, but if that's what it
takes to make him better then fine.
So will wait to hear what Dr M says, dad is not keen on another op
though.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monday, 7 August 2006
The Wound Care specialist said that there is no progress and that it is too expensive to keep the vacuum on the wound with so much fluid coming out. Doctor mentioned to dad that he wants to operate again.
Lord, I'm not too keen on more operations. Please help heal his colon, please can the tear rectify itself so that there is no need to operate. Please Lord, your power is great and can make anything possible. Please send the Holy Spirit down to touch my dad and heal him from the inside. Please take away his pain so that he can come home and start his new life. Please Lord, strengthen my dad so that there are no more infections and that his colon can heal itself.
Doctor seems so impatient, but I know that you are already sending love and light to my dads abdomen.
I beg for your mercy with what little strength I have left. Please Lord, have mercy on us. Your grace and power are glorious and we are blessed by your caring love. Please Lord, please send a miracle. Please send down a special angel with a miracle for my dad.
Lord, I'm not too keen on more operations. Please help heal his colon, please can the tear rectify itself so that there is no need to operate. Please Lord, your power is great and can make anything possible. Please send the Holy Spirit down to touch my dad and heal him from the inside. Please take away his pain so that he can come home and start his new life. Please Lord, strengthen my dad so that there are no more infections and that his colon can heal itself.
Doctor seems so impatient, but I know that you are already sending love and light to my dads abdomen.
I beg for your mercy with what little strength I have left. Please Lord, have mercy on us. Your grace and power are glorious and we are blessed by your caring love. Please Lord, please send a miracle. Please send down a special angel with a miracle for my dad.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Sunday, 6 August 2006
J visited again today. It's official we can start telling people about the breakup.
Dad was looking a lot better this afternoon. I am a bit concerned that the fluids coming out has almost doubled since doctor did the stitches (!). It makes my heart sore, cos it feels like a step back. But we can only be patient. I'd rather the doctor didn't go in there again. I will prefer to work with prayer. His temp went up really high last night again. Lord, please can there be no more infection, please can my dads colon heal.
Dad got a bit sad today, talking about Nathans birthday. It was nice tonight as dad got some extra visitors, Carl and Robbie and Lorraine.
They are changing his central line and dressing tomorrow.
Thank you Lord for listening to our prayers, please also help the other families in ICU.
Please send down the healing light of the holy spirit to bathe over my dads body and heal him from within.
Thank you Lord.
Thank you for the strength I get every day to keep going. Thank you.
Dad had a huge soft spot for his grandson Nathan. It was wonderful to see how close they were and how he was able to be so affectionate with him, in a way he don't remember him being with us.
He had a tear in eye when he spoke of Nathan's upcoming birthday. He was so sad that he wouldn't be able to attend. He said with a shaky voice that this might be the last birthday he sees. We brushed it off and told him not to think like that. But he was right.
Dad was looking a lot better this afternoon. I am a bit concerned that the fluids coming out has almost doubled since doctor did the stitches (!). It makes my heart sore, cos it feels like a step back. But we can only be patient. I'd rather the doctor didn't go in there again. I will prefer to work with prayer. His temp went up really high last night again. Lord, please can there be no more infection, please can my dads colon heal.
Dad got a bit sad today, talking about Nathans birthday. It was nice tonight as dad got some extra visitors, Carl and Robbie and Lorraine.
They are changing his central line and dressing tomorrow.
Thank you Lord for listening to our prayers, please also help the other families in ICU.
Please send down the healing light of the holy spirit to bathe over my dads body and heal him from within.
Thank you Lord.
Thank you for the strength I get every day to keep going. Thank you.
Dad had a huge soft spot for his grandson Nathan. It was wonderful to see how close they were and how he was able to be so affectionate with him, in a way he don't remember him being with us.
He had a tear in eye when he spoke of Nathan's upcoming birthday. He was so sad that he wouldn't be able to attend. He said with a shaky voice that this might be the last birthday he sees. We brushed it off and told him not to think like that. But he was right.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Saturday, 5 August 2006
This morning they changed dad's dressing. The lady said that the tear is even bigger now and even more faecal matter is coming out. Dad was also running a temp tonight, hot all over and he said he was aching all over. Also struggling a bit with coughing up phlegm.
Lord, please can the tear in my dads colon heal itself rapidly.
Please can there be no more infection or complications.
I am asking for a miracle, I am asking for your special archangels to come down and bring the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe over my dad tonight and heal him form the inside out.
To take away the pain in his heart.
Angelina, I know you are still there. Please help the nurses take good care of my dad, so that he can heal in comfort.
Thank you for giving us the strength we need to get through each day.
Please have mercy on my dad. Please help his pain so he may come home to us.
A healing bubble of light is surrounding my dad.
Lord, please can the tear in my dads colon heal itself rapidly.
Please can there be no more infection or complications.
I am asking for a miracle, I am asking for your special archangels to come down and bring the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe over my dad tonight and heal him form the inside out.
To take away the pain in his heart.
Angelina, I know you are still there. Please help the nurses take good care of my dad, so that he can heal in comfort.
Thank you for giving us the strength we need to get through each day.
Please have mercy on my dad. Please help his pain so he may come home to us.
A healing bubble of light is surrounding my dad.
Saturday, 5 August 2006
This morning they changed dad's dressing. The lady said that the tear is even bigger now and even more faecal matter is coming out. Dad was also running a temp tonight, hot all over and he said he was aching all over. Also struggling a bit with coughing up phlegm.
Lord, please can the tear in my dads colon heal itself rapidly.
Please can there be no more infection or complications.
I am asking for a miracle, I am asking for your special archangels to come down and bring the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe over my dad tonight and heal him form the inside out.
To take away the pain in his heart.
Angelina, I know you are still there. Please help the nurses take good care of my dad, so that he can heal in comfort.
Thank you for giving us the strength we need to get through each day.
Please have mercy on my dad. Please help his pain so he may come home to us.
A healing bubble of light is surrounding my dad.
Lord, please can the tear in my dads colon heal itself rapidly.
Please can there be no more infection or complications.
I am asking for a miracle, I am asking for your special archangels to come down and bring the healing light of the Holy Spirit to bathe over my dad tonight and heal him form the inside out.
To take away the pain in his heart.
Angelina, I know you are still there. Please help the nurses take good care of my dad, so that he can heal in comfort.
Thank you for giving us the strength we need to get through each day.
Please have mercy on my dad. Please help his pain so he may come home to us.
A healing bubble of light is surrounding my dad.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Friday, 4 August 2006
Visited dad this morning. He had sat for a few minutes, and I think he said he stood up too. Was quite sleepy when I came round. As I left, he said 'love you'.
This evening was nice. I think he was expecting his fishing friends to come tonight and so he had himself all laid out, covered neatly with a sheet, but they never came.
Tomorrow they change the wound dressing, and of course mom has to be there. She really seems to be enjoying all the blood and guts. Strange.
Thank you for giving us strength each day. Please continue strengthening and healing my dad.
Amen.
This evening was nice. I think he was expecting his fishing friends to come tonight and so he had himself all laid out, covered neatly with a sheet, but they never came.
Tomorrow they change the wound dressing, and of course mom has to be there. She really seems to be enjoying all the blood and guts. Strange.
Thank you for giving us strength each day. Please continue strengthening and healing my dad.
Amen.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Thursday, 3 August 2006
Mills came in today and sutured dads colon as the catheters were not draining sufficiently. I do hope that the wound will now be able to heal faster. Dad was very awake this evening.
The nurse today gave dads hair a wash and a shave. No physio today. I will continue praying and sending positive energy to focus on dads healing. It's one last hurdle but this one is really gonna draw out and test us, but we are patient.
I must just say a prayer for the babies in ICU, 3 in one day? Shame, and they cry a lot. Thank you for another good day, and a great sleep. Last night I woke up and felt so awake and refreshed. Thank you!
Subject:
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:57:22 +0200
Hey there,
Just spoke to B at the hospital. This morning they came to change
the dressing, Mills decided to stitch up the holes as the catheters
were not coping with the drainage. Dad says he is very good with a
needle, but it was painful - they gave him pain med twice. He said
Mills had a good look around in there too. So now they have put the
dressing back on and the stuff draining off is more like pale pink,
so I hope the tears are sorted.
Otherwise all is well, Dad had his
first boiled sweets yesterday, he said they have really helped clear out his mouth of all that stuff from the thrush.
x
v
The nurse today gave dads hair a wash and a shave. No physio today. I will continue praying and sending positive energy to focus on dads healing. It's one last hurdle but this one is really gonna draw out and test us, but we are patient.
I must just say a prayer for the babies in ICU, 3 in one day? Shame, and they cry a lot. Thank you for another good day, and a great sleep. Last night I woke up and felt so awake and refreshed. Thank you!
Subject:
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:57:22 +0200
Hey there,
Just spoke to B at the hospital. This morning they came to change
the dressing, Mills decided to stitch up the holes as the catheters
were not coping with the drainage. Dad says he is very good with a
needle, but it was painful - they gave him pain med twice. He said
Mills had a good look around in there too. So now they have put the
dressing back on and the stuff draining off is more like pale pink,
so I hope the tears are sorted.
Otherwise all is well, Dad had his
first boiled sweets yesterday, he said they have really helped clear out his mouth of all that stuff from the thrush.
x
v
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Wednesday, 2 August 2006
Phoned in, dad was sleeping didn't go in today. His nurse said that he was moaning that now that B is gone back, no one is visiting him anymore. But then later he said that he always thought we were on mom's side, but now he sees that we care about him.
He is very awake and himself. He is keen to go to a general ward. He said that he is not sure if he wants to keep the birds, he may not manage when he comes home. It is really time now. He had his first sweet today. Really helped with his thrush.
Thank you for getting us this far. Please continue strengthening and helping my father heal.
Thank you for your grace.
He is very awake and himself. He is keen to go to a general ward. He said that he is not sure if he wants to keep the birds, he may not manage when he comes home. It is really time now. He had his first sweet today. Really helped with his thrush.
Thank you for getting us this far. Please continue strengthening and helping my father heal.
Thank you for your grace.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Tuesday, 1 August 2006
Moira offered me a piece of paradise. My brother got let into the UK. Dad sat twice. I dreamt of owning my own time.
What a day. I really don't want to work with Nadja, I really don't.
I'm glad they got dad moving today, but they really need to be gentle with his wound. Its trying to heal.
Thank you for helping progress to move along, thank you for giving strength and healing to my dad. Thank you so much.
Angelina, your guidance has been special and is making all the difference. Please keep helping us along.
To: B & G
Subject: update
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:42:59 +0200
doctor said yesterday that he is keen to get dad sitting. the
other doctor (mr hope for the best) popped in last night and he
agreed that they need to try get dad sitting. At least if they can
get him in a wheel chair, then he can get some fresh air. Dad agreed though that 'mr hope for the best' is weird.
I had brought earbuds yesterday, and last night we managed to get a
LOT of putty from his ears. Gross. He said that if they want to put
him in a chair mom needs to bring him underpants!
They sat him on the edge of the bed this morning for a while, so when I arrived for a visit today he was fast asleep.
x
v
Subject: update
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:43:18 +0200
on the weekend the doctor managed to identify 2 tears in his colon
(from the outside, yes, the wound is open) he has inserted tiny
catheters into each to help keep the area clean and dry and to help
it heal. Doctor is positive my dad is improving slightly each day.
The doctor is keen to get my dad sitting so they can at least get him into a wheel chair. They sat him on the edge of the bed this morning for a while, so when I arrived for a visit today he was fast asleep.
Tiring work hey.
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Another reason my brother had to go back was that his visa was about to expire. I spent about an hour on the hour to the UK Home Office trying to get them an appointment the day they arrived back. Luckily because they had a child, customs was kind to them.
Angelina was our african mother. Our live-in maid who brought us kids up. I was very close to her and missed her dearly when she passed away. I like to think that Angelina is still watching over our family.
What a day. I really don't want to work with Nadja, I really don't.
I'm glad they got dad moving today, but they really need to be gentle with his wound. Its trying to heal.
Thank you for helping progress to move along, thank you for giving strength and healing to my dad. Thank you so much.
Angelina, your guidance has been special and is making all the difference. Please keep helping us along.
To: B & G
Subject: update
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:42:59 +0200
doctor said yesterday that he is keen to get dad sitting. the
other doctor (mr hope for the best) popped in last night and he
agreed that they need to try get dad sitting. At least if they can
get him in a wheel chair, then he can get some fresh air. Dad agreed though that 'mr hope for the best' is weird.
I had brought earbuds yesterday, and last night we managed to get a
LOT of putty from his ears. Gross. He said that if they want to put
him in a chair mom needs to bring him underpants!
They sat him on the edge of the bed this morning for a while, so when I arrived for a visit today he was fast asleep.
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Subject: update
Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 12:43:18 +0200
on the weekend the doctor managed to identify 2 tears in his colon
(from the outside, yes, the wound is open) he has inserted tiny
catheters into each to help keep the area clean and dry and to help
it heal. Doctor is positive my dad is improving slightly each day.
The doctor is keen to get my dad sitting so they can at least get him into a wheel chair. They sat him on the edge of the bed this morning for a while, so when I arrived for a visit today he was fast asleep.
Tiring work hey.
x
v
Another reason my brother had to go back was that his visa was about to expire. I spent about an hour on the hour to the UK Home Office trying to get them an appointment the day they arrived back. Luckily because they had a child, customs was kind to them.
Angelina was our african mother. Our live-in maid who brought us kids up. I was very close to her and missed her dearly when she passed away. I like to think that Angelina is still watching over our family.
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