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