Good evening, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
I spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon with Louis, and helped with his bed bath and changing of the sheets., which he does not enjoy. He seems frightened at being turned and has to hold on to the bed or my hand, while I talk to him and try to calm him..
He is not getting the food he is used to...low fat and low cholesterol..and I talked to a nurse about it today, again. I took in some grapes and fruit that he eats at home and he enjoyed that after eating very little of his lunch.
Please pray for his fever to lessen. Brian said he was given Tylenol to help it go down this afternoon. This must still be the UTI causing the fever. I thought he was over that, but maybe not. He was sleepy a lot today, but seemed to know me and talked a little when asked questions, so this is good
It seems we make a little forward progress and then slip backwards, but God is in control and knows exactly what is going on.
God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Praises!
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners!
God has begun to answer prayers. Today Louis spoke words saying, his name and my name after prompting. He also said, "Yep" a lot in answer to questions. When I was feeding him supper, i said another bite? and he said, "No bite", so he is slowly coming back. My friends Gil and Lee, visited today at lunch when he was not communicating very well, and then another friend, John, came this afternoon, loved on Louis and massaged his shoulders and he looked at John and recognized him. We prayed for him after he said "Yep" when asked if he would like us to.
We also prayed for Mr Moses, his roommate, who was grateful for the prayers.
John then insisted on buying my supper and bringing it to me which we shared together after I went home.
Dear friends are good, and God is Good all the time!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
God has begun to answer prayers. Today Louis spoke words saying, his name and my name after prompting. He also said, "Yep" a lot in answer to questions. When I was feeding him supper, i said another bite? and he said, "No bite", so he is slowly coming back. My friends Gil and Lee, visited today at lunch when he was not communicating very well, and then another friend, John, came this afternoon, loved on Louis and massaged his shoulders and he looked at John and recognized him. We prayed for him after he said "Yep" when asked if he would like us to.
We also prayed for Mr Moses, his roommate, who was grateful for the prayers.
John then insisted on buying my supper and bringing it to me which we shared together after I went home.
Dear friends are good, and God is Good all the time!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
situation
Good morning, Dear friends and Prayer Partners,
No further news on Louis. Yesterday I fed him lunch and he ate about half, but he is still not communicating and does not seem to be able to talk. He looks at me like I look familiar, but still has trouble relating to people. He sleeps a lot but they are going to try speech therapy today. This infection has really knocked him out!
I appreciate so much your prayers for us...strength and energy for me and recovery for him. God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
No further news on Louis. Yesterday I fed him lunch and he ate about half, but he is still not communicating and does not seem to be able to talk. He looks at me like I look familiar, but still has trouble relating to people. He sleeps a lot but they are going to try speech therapy today. This infection has really knocked him out!
I appreciate so much your prayers for us...strength and energy for me and recovery for him. God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Moved
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
After being so tired I was almost in a coma, last night, thought I would update you this morning. Louis slept all day yesterday, waking up only for lunch that I fed him. He had been moved across the hall during the night, had a bath, got shaved, which he really needed, and was totally tired out. His infection seems healed, but he is still running a low grade fever for some reason.
Anyway, the doctor thought there was nothing more they could do for him in the hospital, so after visits from three rehab reps, I visited Shore Acres rehab and nursing home yesterday morning and chose them. He was not moved until after 6:30, by ambulance, and I knew I would have trouble finding the place in the dark. Sure enough, I wandered around Shore Acres for half an hour with Brian on the speaker phone trying to give me directions, but I could not read the street signs in the dark.
Thank the Lord, he got there just as the ambulance was unloading his Dad. The paramedics had shown me the way they go on their computer, and I tried to follow it, but that was my mistake. I should have gone the way I did in the morning. I was tired, hungry, and worn out by the time Brian came to get me and show me the way, but at least, I got to see that Louis was peacefully sleeping in a bed and prayed for him to have a better day today.
I will call the facility today and see what I need to bring for Louis...clothes, etc, since he was still in a hospital gown when he was moved. He has a very nice roommate and I am thankful for that. God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
After being so tired I was almost in a coma, last night, thought I would update you this morning. Louis slept all day yesterday, waking up only for lunch that I fed him. He had been moved across the hall during the night, had a bath, got shaved, which he really needed, and was totally tired out. His infection seems healed, but he is still running a low grade fever for some reason.
Anyway, the doctor thought there was nothing more they could do for him in the hospital, so after visits from three rehab reps, I visited Shore Acres rehab and nursing home yesterday morning and chose them. He was not moved until after 6:30, by ambulance, and I knew I would have trouble finding the place in the dark. Sure enough, I wandered around Shore Acres for half an hour with Brian on the speaker phone trying to give me directions, but I could not read the street signs in the dark.
Thank the Lord, he got there just as the ambulance was unloading his Dad. The paramedics had shown me the way they go on their computer, and I tried to follow it, but that was my mistake. I should have gone the way I did in the morning. I was tired, hungry, and worn out by the time Brian came to get me and show me the way, but at least, I got to see that Louis was peacefully sleeping in a bed and prayed for him to have a better day today.
I will call the facility today and see what I need to bring for Louis...clothes, etc, since he was still in a hospital gown when he was moved. He has a very nice roommate and I am thankful for that. God is good!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, January 4, 2010
Short update
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
Louis is continuing on in the hospital for the next day or two, because the infection still has not cleared up, and this decision calms my mind, because he is in no condition to be moved right now.
I talked with the Dr. taking the other doc's place the rest of the week and she was very eloquent and informative about his treatment. I think she is So. African, and had an accent , but seemed well informed. Louis was a little more alert today, not sleeping so much, did not eat his breakfast, but ate all his lunch that I fed him. He also took his meds for me, which he wouldn't do for the nurse.. Even tho' he doesn't know me half the time, he knows my face and called me by name twice with a little prompting.
My young friend, Ryan, will not be there tomorrow, and will be celebrating his 20th birthday!! I knew he was young, but never guessed he is still a teenager. He seems so mature. He is so helpful and knowledgeable about his job, I wish him well, and gave him a hug when I left. He is a blessing!
God is good at finding me parking spaces in the dreaded parking garage. I still do not like it!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis...very tired
Louis is continuing on in the hospital for the next day or two, because the infection still has not cleared up, and this decision calms my mind, because he is in no condition to be moved right now.
I talked with the Dr. taking the other doc's place the rest of the week and she was very eloquent and informative about his treatment. I think she is So. African, and had an accent , but seemed well informed. Louis was a little more alert today, not sleeping so much, did not eat his breakfast, but ate all his lunch that I fed him. He also took his meds for me, which he wouldn't do for the nurse.. Even tho' he doesn't know me half the time, he knows my face and called me by name twice with a little prompting.
My young friend, Ryan, will not be there tomorrow, and will be celebrating his 20th birthday!! I knew he was young, but never guessed he is still a teenager. He seems so mature. He is so helpful and knowledgeable about his job, I wish him well, and gave him a hug when I left. He is a blessing!
God is good at finding me parking spaces in the dreaded parking garage. I still do not like it!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis...very tired
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Still updating
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
Today Louis was not very responsive and slept almost the whole time I was with him. He woke up to eat his lunch, which I fed him, and had a fairly good appetite, but had his eyes closed most of the time. Tomorrow we make the decision of where to send him for rehab, so please pray for wisdom for me for the right choice, according to insurance and the doctor's visit.
I have been talking with a very nice patient care tech. Ryan, a young man who is going to join the Air Force soon, and today we had a good conversation about how to have a long marriage. (61 years for us) I told him tolerance and Jesus in the marriage. He asked me to repeat it and then said I should go on TV and put it in the paper and on the radio. He also believes marriage should be based on God and that all decisions should be made with God in mind. I told him I did not know what the future held for Louis and me, but God is in control and He knows, so we just have to trust in His will.
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Ryan came over to me and held out his hand, but I stood up and gave him a hug. God sends the nicest people in my path!
God is good!
More updates tomorrow! Keep those prayers coming!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Today Louis was not very responsive and slept almost the whole time I was with him. He woke up to eat his lunch, which I fed him, and had a fairly good appetite, but had his eyes closed most of the time. Tomorrow we make the decision of where to send him for rehab, so please pray for wisdom for me for the right choice, according to insurance and the doctor's visit.
I have been talking with a very nice patient care tech. Ryan, a young man who is going to join the Air Force soon, and today we had a good conversation about how to have a long marriage. (61 years for us) I told him tolerance and Jesus in the marriage. He asked me to repeat it and then said I should go on TV and put it in the paper and on the radio. He also believes marriage should be based on God and that all decisions should be made with God in mind. I told him I did not know what the future held for Louis and me, but God is in control and He knows, so we just have to trust in His will.
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Ryan came over to me and held out his hand, but I stood up and gave him a hug. God sends the nicest people in my path!
God is good!
More updates tomorrow! Keep those prayers coming!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Another update..prayer request
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
Well, the end of the hospital is not in sight,yet. Louis still has IV's and antibiotic pumping into him and the longer he stays in bed, the weaker he gets. Today the Phys. Therapist came and encouraged him with her help to sit up and dangle his legs. This was very difficult for him and she says he will probably have to go to a rebab center (nursing home) after he leaves the hospital , so he can get back to being mobile. the longer he stays in unfamiliar surroundings, the more confused he is. He will eat if someone feeds him, but the nurses cannot stick with him long enough to help, so today I was there to have his breakfast warmed up, so I could feed him, and then I fed him lunch. He has a good appetite, but needs help, because he cannot use his hands well because of monitors and iv's
Brian is taking the supper shift and is trying to shave him and get his teeth brushed. But God is in control and he is Good!
Keep on praying,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, the end of the hospital is not in sight,yet. Louis still has IV's and antibiotic pumping into him and the longer he stays in bed, the weaker he gets. Today the Phys. Therapist came and encouraged him with her help to sit up and dangle his legs. This was very difficult for him and she says he will probably have to go to a rebab center (nursing home) after he leaves the hospital , so he can get back to being mobile. the longer he stays in unfamiliar surroundings, the more confused he is. He will eat if someone feeds him, but the nurses cannot stick with him long enough to help, so today I was there to have his breakfast warmed up, so I could feed him, and then I fed him lunch. He has a good appetite, but needs help, because he cannot use his hands well because of monitors and iv's
Brian is taking the supper shift and is trying to shave him and get his teeth brushed. But God is in control and he is Good!
Keep on praying,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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