Prayers for Mr Sageofages - Page 6

starryeyed · #76 05-26-2005, 03:14 PM

I want you to know that you both are in my prayers!

PlymouthDZ · #77 05-26-2005, 08:53 PM

You, your husband, your children and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I hope to continue hearing of triumphs.. even if they are tiny!

FSUZeta · #78 05-31-2005, 08:25 AM

pam, just wanted to let you know that you all are still in our thoughts and prayers.

BBelleADPi · #79 05-31-2005, 11:05 AM

Pam, I have added your husband and your family to our church's prayer chain here in Georgia. Prayers and hugs to you.

exlurker · #80 05-31-2005, 04:40 PM

Thinking of you and your family. May there be many blessings for all of you.

trojangal · #81 05-31-2005, 07:38 PM

Pam,

You and Jon are added to our prayers in our church here.

Praying for strength for both of you.

Always,

Cheryl

sageofages · #82 05-31-2005, 08:44 PM

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. I believe you all had a first hand part in the miracle we have experienced in our family.

Jon was taken off the ventilator on Saturday as he had improved greatly. His mental status was very confused though

. Saturday during the night, he managed to get himself out of bed and fell

. (phone call at 2:38 am made my heart stop!!!) He was not seriously hurt. He pulled his central line out (very messy bleeding) and broken his big toe NAIL He is a BIG man and the nurses had to call security to have 3 of their muscle guys come up and help get Jon back into bed. He was placed in a vest restraint to keep him in bed after that. He was fixated on the fact that he was THIRSTY!!! all he wanted to do was drink drink drink. Since he had been experiencing congestive heart failure, fluids are restricted, which makes him all the more fixated on them. "I haven't had anything to drink in TWENTY days" (dear you only have been the hospital for 14 days...well I *need* water!...sigh)

He continued to improve but still has foggy moments (like the year was 2016 and we had NINE children eeeekkk!). Yesterday, he was finally transferred out of the CCU to a regular cardiac floor. The agreement was I sat with him, keeping him in bed, and when I went home, he had to be placed in the restraint. He was alert enough that it did NOT make him happy, but foggy enough it was absolutely necessary.

Today, he was even better. Still had some foggy moments, but not very dramatic ones. He tires so very easy...just eating exhausts him. He still is on restricted fluids...but is more understanding of the rationale behind it, and that I am not being the "water nazi" anymore, when I tell him I have to check with the nurse to see how much he has already had today. When he is cranky, he isn't fun, but at least he isn't evil either.

Our boys are doing better. We really had some serious acting out during the critical time last week...and I am sure we will have some limit testing when their dad finally comes home.

We still have probably another week in the hospital, and then it is back to figuring out how to earn an income :-/.

Thank you for your love and prayers. The power of both is an amazing thing.

Optimist Prime · #83 05-31-2005, 08:47 PM

much love of the one love

aephi alum · #84 05-31-2005, 09:25 PM

I'm so glad he's improving. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

ISUKappa · #85 05-31-2005, 09:33 PM

Thank you for the update, Pam. Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers.

Sister Havana · #86 05-31-2005, 09:48 PM

It sounds very encouraging...thoughts and prayers still coming your way.

navane · #87 05-31-2005, 10:59 PM

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Jon was taken off the ventilator on Saturday as he had improved greatly.

Hey! He's breathing!

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Saturday during the night, he managed to get himself out of bed and fell

He can move!

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Since he had been experiencing congestive heart failure, fluids are restricted, which makes him all the more fixated on them. "I haven't had anything to drink in TWENTY days"

Woo! He can talk!

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When he is cranky, he isn't fun, but at least he isn't evil either.

Alright! He's still with us!

Now, think back on the time when the fact the he even managed to squeeze your hand was an achievement! I'm so glad for you! Here's to his continued recovery!

.....Kelly

FirstAndFinest · #88 06-01-2005, 07:33 AM

Pam - you and Jon continue to be in my prayers.

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Originally posted by sageofages
We still have probably another week in the hospital, and then it is back to figuring out how to earn an income :-/.

My husband broke his neck on Thanksgiving and is still on short-term disability while we patiently awaite the outcome of our appeal on the permanent disability claim. There are some days when I go crazy thinking about the reduced income!!! What I do is keep my thoughts in the moment (trying not to project) and have faith that we're exactly where God wants us to be and that he'll continue to give us what we need. (I'd LIKE more, but we've not missed a meal nor a mortgage payment... come close, but this ain't horseshoes or handgranades!)

FSUZeta · #89 06-01-2005, 07:45 AM

dear pam, it is so wonderful to hear of the many "babysteps" jon is accomplishing daily. sending good wishes and prayers your way for his continued recovery, your strength and the boys understanding and patience.

and first and finest-my goodness--how terrible for your husband and you. i hope that his permanant disabilty request comes through, that he continues to improve and that your wonderful attitude and your strength continues. you too will be in my prayers.

trojangal · #90 06-02-2005, 06:50 AM

Dear Pam,

What wonderful news that Jon is improving. We'll continue to keep you on the prayer list.