For the past two days, Barbara has been breathing on her own during the day with no respirator assist! She will receive assist overnight, as regaining your breathing ability is a very tiring process. She can also speak from time to time with the assist of a special valve. This too is very tiring. It's all a part of the weening process that will eventually completely free her from the respirator. Accomplishing this will open up a broader spectrum of possibilities for rehabilitation placement. She will need a lot of physical therapy (along with help getting her brain back in full working order) for a long period of time, probably well into the days that she is finally home.
This is a big concern to me. I realize that I can't possibly give her the care she needs at home. Especially if she continues to be physically debilitated for an extended period of time. Please be at prayer that God will be at work through this process.
We really need to see her digestive system up and working again, too. This has been an extremely puzzling problem for us and the doctors.
Another thing that has concerned Barbara, believe it or not, is the fact that she is experiencing no arthritis related pain. This seems like a good thing, and I am thankful for her break from pain. But she's also concerned that it may indicate a long term paralysis situation that would not be good. My prayer is that God has used this experience to heal her of the arthritis!
So, please join us in praying today that her digestive system kicks back into gear,
Pray that her brain sharpens more everyday,
Pray that her paralysis subsides but that the arthritis is gone (!!! wow !!! wouldn't that be great? !!! BIG PRAYER ALERT, BIG PRAYER ALERT !!!)
Pray that she continues to receive excellent nursing care as she is stepped down from intensive care.
By the way, we anticipate that she'll be moved back to the step down unit tomorrow. Her blood pressure and heart rate has been very good this past weekend.
I have been praying for the physical (and spiritual) needs of the husbands of two different nurses we've had here. If you feel inclined to pray for them, God will know the need!
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Thank you for sharing and updating us on Barbara's progress. I so enjoy reading what God continues to do in her life! It is amazing to see His hand over her through all of this and the prayers that have been answered on her behalf! Praise God for His faithfulness! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily and will continue to be.
Trish Frost
Columbus FM Church
Greg--It's so good to hear that Barbara is breathing on her own during the day and that she probably will be out of intensive care tomorrow. Our prayer tonight is that her digestive system start working immediately, that her brain will be more alert, and that her arthritis will be gone.We also pray for the husbands of the two nurses mentioned by Greg. Lord, heal them physically and spiritually. And be with Greg, Lord. Give him strength and supply his needs. In His name we pray, Amen.--Gene and Marcia
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