This has been a looong day and evening, dear friends and Prayer Partners! The doc at the nursing home discovered from blood tests that Louis had several elevated levels and things that indicated he should be in the hospital. So, after a long wait during which he ate a good supper and I did not, Gil came to wait with me and the ambulance to take him to Bayfront Hospital again.
Brian met me there and after several hours of waiting, the results showed pneumonia. So he will be admitted again and I will eat a bowl of cereal and call it a night.
God is so good to surround me with the love and concern of dear friends and for moving Brian up here to be with me!
Keep praying. please,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Another day
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
Well, lots of activity for Louis today, none of which involved getting a bath. He was rolled into a sling-like devise which weighed him like a cow or hog, and then this afternoon was exhausted from the attempt to put him in a wheelchair. Apparently during the fighting against it, his left elbow was severely bruised and skinned and I discovered it bleeding. One doctor, and four attendants and thirty five minutes later, he finally got a bandage to cover the wound. I could have gone home, got a bandage and been back in the time they got their acts together!
This was the first time the staff doctor had checked him out, and she said after examining his back, that he had five spots which should be watched. Trouble is, no one comes in to turn him over on his side . I really think it is time to make waves to get him washed and a little more attention paid to him. I see aides drinking sodas while on duty, texting as they walk down the hall, talking about last night's TV. Am I being too hard on them? I don't think so.
A very efficient CNA brought Louis' supper tray and a guest tray for me, which I did not order, but was grateful for anyway. After I tried to get Louis to eat, which he did not want to, I gulped my bland food down and then gave him a Glucerna shake which he drank. I asked Michael, the CNA, where he had been, because he got someone immediately to lift Louis up higher. checked him over and straightened his covers...and he said he works at the other end, to request him (said in a hurry) so I will!
All in all a very tiring day, brightened by phone calls from a couple dear friends. But God is good and I wait for his will to be done,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, lots of activity for Louis today, none of which involved getting a bath. He was rolled into a sling-like devise which weighed him like a cow or hog, and then this afternoon was exhausted from the attempt to put him in a wheelchair. Apparently during the fighting against it, his left elbow was severely bruised and skinned and I discovered it bleeding. One doctor, and four attendants and thirty five minutes later, he finally got a bandage to cover the wound. I could have gone home, got a bandage and been back in the time they got their acts together!
This was the first time the staff doctor had checked him out, and she said after examining his back, that he had five spots which should be watched. Trouble is, no one comes in to turn him over on his side . I really think it is time to make waves to get him washed and a little more attention paid to him. I see aides drinking sodas while on duty, texting as they walk down the hall, talking about last night's TV. Am I being too hard on them? I don't think so.
A very efficient CNA brought Louis' supper tray and a guest tray for me, which I did not order, but was grateful for anyway. After I tried to get Louis to eat, which he did not want to, I gulped my bland food down and then gave him a Glucerna shake which he drank. I asked Michael, the CNA, where he had been, because he got someone immediately to lift Louis up higher. checked him over and straightened his covers...and he said he works at the other end, to request him (said in a hurry) so I will!
All in all a very tiring day, brightened by phone calls from a couple dear friends. But God is good and I wait for his will to be done,
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Let's see. what day is this?
Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,
To answer the question above, it must be the eleventh day, because Louis was taken to the hospital on NY's eve. I have been told that the large dark bruised looking spot on his left heel, is a pressure sore from rubbing on the bed. They are treating it with an ointment that is supposed to toughen the skin, and putting a pillow under his lower legs to keep the feet off the bed.
I am a little discouraged by his lack of appetite. He chews and chews, and then has to be told to spit the bite out. I took him some Glucerna milkshake today and he drank all that, and ate some fruit I brought for him. He slept a lot today, and is frightened when anyone moves him or the bed goes up and down. When I talk to him he will respond a little, but does not talk on his own.
I have never seen him quite this way before, so I am praying he will have a breakthrough soon when the infection is finally gone. He will need a lot of phys. therapy to even begin to sit up, let alone walk again. Righ now, shoes are out of the question with the heel the way it is..
The sermon on True Friends, today really was good for me, because without all your prayers, I don't know what I would do, but God has a plan for us, and He is Good! So we wait for his Will and continue to pray for healing for Louis.
Thank you all just for being there, and offering help.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
To answer the question above, it must be the eleventh day, because Louis was taken to the hospital on NY's eve. I have been told that the large dark bruised looking spot on his left heel, is a pressure sore from rubbing on the bed. They are treating it with an ointment that is supposed to toughen the skin, and putting a pillow under his lower legs to keep the feet off the bed.
I am a little discouraged by his lack of appetite. He chews and chews, and then has to be told to spit the bite out. I took him some Glucerna milkshake today and he drank all that, and ate some fruit I brought for him. He slept a lot today, and is frightened when anyone moves him or the bed goes up and down. When I talk to him he will respond a little, but does not talk on his own.
I have never seen him quite this way before, so I am praying he will have a breakthrough soon when the infection is finally gone. He will need a lot of phys. therapy to even begin to sit up, let alone walk again. Righ now, shoes are out of the question with the heel the way it is..
The sermon on True Friends, today really was good for me, because without all your prayers, I don't know what I would do, but God has a plan for us, and He is Good! So we wait for his Will and continue to pray for healing for Louis.
Thank you all just for being there, and offering help.
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Saturday, January 9, 2010
more prayers please
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
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
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
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