Stew came home yesterday afternoon and it has been round the clock care to help him. His back and legs are still in excruciating pain from laying in a hospital bed for 12 days. Our family chiropractor is helping to get him back in order. It is slow going, but he sees a ray of improvement, even in his sight today.
I wish he was up for visitors, and I so appreciate everyone's understanding. Brain surgery is just so involved, and his pituitary gland is damaged, meaning lots of regulating trial and error in the days/weeks ahead with meds. However, I firmly believe this is going to happen, and have no doubt that we have been incredibly blessed on this journey so far. He has made such a big step forward since coming home - just walking inside his own house and realizing that the surgery is behind him has been an incredible emotional boost. AND being out of that hospital bed! Stew is not a person that sets around, ever. The last 3 days in the hospital were especially tough.
We are concerned about his sodium level - if it gets too low, he will go back to the hospital, but he is tolerating it at the present, and will have a blood test tomorrow to make sure he is ok. He is a tough guy, and isn't taking this "laying down." I can't keep him down for more than an hour or two, which is great.
We are so blessed to have his mom here for week 3 (already!) and I couldn't do this without her wonderful and constant help. My girls are doing great, trying to get their lives back on track with school starting soon and helping in every way possible. Thank you for all you continue to do to help - it has been a blessing I won't every forget.
Have a great Sunday and thank you for all of your prayers for us!
Denise
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Rejoicing Stewart is now home. Will continue praying for all of you and Stew's continued recovery. I know it will not be quick enough for anyone, but I pray you will see continued progress daily.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Becky
Denise - it is soo good to hear that he is at home! God has answered so many prayers through this whole ordeal! You will be able to write another book! Please tell your husband that I continue to pray for him and can't wait to have him back in the office! I have already redecorated his office for him! Not really! Know you are all loved and in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteDenise and Stewart,
ReplyDeleteI feel like I have been the absent friend through all your issues, but please know that I have been praying often for continued healing for Stewart and strength and courage for all of you. I totally understand your need for plenty of quiet, so I won't try to come by. If you need anything at all, just call and I will be there ASAP. Looking forward to seeing both of you really soon.
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