Finally!!

She is home! She has seen the beautiful blue sky again!! She came home this afternoon and was looking forward to resting in her own chair. We are so glad she is home. God has been very faithful to us all.
I will let you know more soon!
Katie

Going home (again)

It seems as though they have found an antibiotic that she can go home with! The doctors have been waiting to find out what sort of medicine will work to send her home on, and I think they finally have.
I believe tomorrow will be moving day! Pray that it really is, and that everything goes well. Also pray that she is ready to be home, and that she will be healthy enough to stay home.
I will let you know more as I do.
Katie

One day at a time

It has been a week of ups and downs. Just when we think she is doing great and will be going home, she spikes a fever and feels sick again. The doctors are exploring all the possibilities and trying to figure her out. Today has been a pretty good day, and they are hopeful with the right medications, they will be able to send her home tomorrow. We take each day at a time, knowing God already has this all worked out and we just have to trust in Him. She know all the staff at the hospital by name, and greets them like they are old friends. That's just the way she is- always making friends!
Keep on praying for strength for mom and dad, and wisdom for the doctors.
I will keep you all posted!

Katie

Being Thankful

Well .....she didn't come home today. I spoke too soon I guess.
She is still pretty sick feeling and they can't seem to figure out why. They are trying to adjust her medications to see if something they are giving her is making her sick. It is really just trial and error.
I heard today maybe tomorrow or Friday the will let her out, but we will just play it by ear. She is ready to be home, but at the same time, she know she needs to be there to get well.
Pray for her as she spends Thanksgiving in the hospital, and that her spirits will be kept up.
God is faithful, we put our trust in Him.
Happy Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!
Katie

Maybe maybe!

It looks like she might get to go home tomorrow!

If all goes well, they said they will send her home tomorrow. They are adjusting some medication, and watching to see if it help relieves some of her nausea. Please pray for wisdom for the doctors, and strength for mom over the next few days and weeks. Right now she isn't able to eat anything and hardly drink. Pray that these adjustments will be the answer.
I will let you all know when I hear more!
Katie

A few more days

It looks like she will probably be in the hospital for a few days. They did the CT scan and found that the surgical procedure looks good. There is an infection and they are treating it with antibiotics and want to watch her closely.
Please keep praying for healing and strength. Nobody wanted her back in the hospital, but that is where she needs to be right now.
I will update you all as things progress.
Katie

Back Again

Well....it was a long night.
Last night and the night before she had spiked a high fever. They decided to call the doctor and he wanted to see her right away. They took her to the ER and they admitted her last night around 11:00pm. to Medical Center of the Rockies. The doctors are suspicious of an infection and they are going to do a CT scan today to look closer. It is hard to be back there again, but God knows where she needs to be. We are thankful if the infection was caught, and treatment can hopefully begin.

Madison's blog contribution for the day: My strength comes from God, not me! That is for Grandma!

I will keep everyone updated as we know more.
Keep praying,
Katie

Home Sweet Home

She is home. She came home earlier this week and is doing well. My dad is doing an awesome job taking care of her night and day. There is a long recovery ahead, but everyday she is making progress.
I think they are still adjusting a little to coming home and being on their own. I think by next week she will probably be up for visitors again.
I am so proud of her for fighting this the way she is. It is hard, very hard, and she takes it all one day at a time, leaving it in God's hands. What an example they both are!
I will let you know more next week. Keep praying for strength for recovery.
Katie

Home

Yeah! She will be home tonight! All that is left now is paperwork and she can go home tonight!
She is very excited and very ready to be home. It has been a long 18 days!
She is doing great!
I will let you know more as she settles in at home.
Katie

There's no place like home!

It looks like tomorrow is moving day! I know, I know, I've said it before. I really think tomorrow is it though. We will see when the time comes, but that is the plan for now.
The doctor was in today, and said everything looked good for going home tomorrow. She is eating real food now, and enjoying it! She is very excited to be coming home.
So.. be praying for a smooth transition home, and continued healing. She will have a at home nurse for a few days at least.
I don't think meals are going to be needed. She can't eat much at all.
Thanks so much for all the offers to help and the visits and cards of encouragement. She is so blessed by her family and friends.
I will keep you all updated!
Katie

Maybe not today, and maybe not tomorrow....

No news yet today. She is having a cat-scan done today to hopefully find the source of some drainage problems. It is a common problem with this surgery, but they want to be sure of what's happening before they send her home.
She is feeling pretty good, just a little tired. I guess that is to be expected! It could be today they send her home, but I doubt it. Maybe tomorrow. You just never know!
I will let everyone know when I know!

Keep on praying for a smooth recovery!

Katie

Not today!

Well, it doesn't look like she will be going home today. When the doctor came in today, there were a few things that weren't quite like he wanted them to be. So... maybe tomorrow or the next day. If she needs to be at the hospital, that is where we want her! We are all anxious for her to be home, but being in the hospital with the doctors is the best place for her until they think she is ready.
She is doing really well, and she is encouraged by her progress. Most people with this kind of surgery are in the hospital for 10-14 days when everything goes well. Today is only day 12, so she is right on track!
I will let you know, when I know more! Until then keep on praying for patience, and knowledge and healing.


Katie

Feeling Good!

Everyday she gets a little better. She is up and walking on her own- with a walker. She is doing some occupational therapy and re learning how to do steps and get around the house. She is feeling pretty well for having her insides rearranged only 10 days ago.
It may be mid week before she is released. Her spirits are up and she is feeling pretty good. It is going to take a while for her body to adjust to eating again. A new way of dieting is in her future. It will be an adjustment! She is a trooper though and looking forward to healing and moving on to the next step- we all are!

Thanks for all the visitors and cards. Her room is full of the support she needs! God is so good to us, we are so very blessed.
I will let you know when she gets to go home.

Katie