Hi Friends,
Just a quick update for today. We thought my Dad would be coming home, but things didn't quite work out that way. He still had a little more recovering to do today. We got up early to make sure the house was clean, and were getting things ready when we got the news that it may be one more day. We are shooting for tommorow afternoon.
Today was the first day since he has been in the hospital that my mom was the only one at the hospital. It was nice to have rest, but I know my mom needs it too. Please pray that she will able to get rest and be restored before my Dad's arrival back at home.
Blessings,
Tiffany :)
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Home Sweet Home <3
Good Evening Everyone!
We found out today that my Dad is coming home tommorow! God is good. We are so happy that we are going to have him back home. It has been such an adjustment not seeing him sitting in his chair in the mornings with his coffee, teaching piano lessons, and painting furniture in the evenings. I know it will be a while before he is back to his normal self, but coming home is going to be such a blessing. He hasn't even been outside since he was admitted into the hospital ten days ago. That's a long time...especially for him!
He is getting his staples out tomorrow. He is still having a significant amount of pain in his legs and back. His headaches are feeling better. Please continue to pray for his pain. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can do make sure his adjustment back home goes smoothly.
The cards, gift cards, flowers, visits, prayers, meals (and ok...desserts too! :) and support have meant more to us than we can ever express through words. Not only to my Dad, but also my Mom, sister and I. We feel so loved and are so blessed that we have not had to walk this road alone for one minute.
Blessings,
Tiffany
We found out today that my Dad is coming home tommorow! God is good. We are so happy that we are going to have him back home. It has been such an adjustment not seeing him sitting in his chair in the mornings with his coffee, teaching piano lessons, and painting furniture in the evenings. I know it will be a while before he is back to his normal self, but coming home is going to be such a blessing. He hasn't even been outside since he was admitted into the hospital ten days ago. That's a long time...especially for him!
He is getting his staples out tomorrow. He is still having a significant amount of pain in his legs and back. His headaches are feeling better. Please continue to pray for his pain. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can do make sure his adjustment back home goes smoothly.
The cards, gift cards, flowers, visits, prayers, meals (and ok...desserts too! :) and support have meant more to us than we can ever express through words. Not only to my Dad, but also my Mom, sister and I. We feel so loved and are so blessed that we have not had to walk this road alone for one minute.
Blessings,
Tiffany
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
No More ICU!
Today Stewart was moved from the Neuro ICU to a private room. It has been somewhat of an adjustment, but it is progress. It is definitely a change from having a nurse in and out of your room at all times. He is trying very hard to push himself to sit up and do very light walking like the doctors have advised.When I left the hospital this evening he was pretty much cord and tube free and able to wear regular pajamas tonight. He is excited about that!
He is having a lot of back and leg pain so please be in prayer for that. It's mostly just from being in a bed for several days, but he feels better when he is able to stand up. He walked a little more today, but is still in alot of pain. We are hoping he will get to come home soon, and that the staples from the incision will be removed.
We all know this is going to be a journey, and we are taking it a day at a time. :)
Tiffany
He is having a lot of back and leg pain so please be in prayer for that. It's mostly just from being in a bed for several days, but he feels better when he is able to stand up. He walked a little more today, but is still in alot of pain. We are hoping he will get to come home soon, and that the staples from the incision will be removed.
We all know this is going to be a journey, and we are taking it a day at a time. :)
Tiffany
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Happy 25th Anniversary, Dad and Mom!
We just wanted to tell our parents HAPPY SILVER ANNIVERSARY!!! Granted, these aren't ideal condition for such a special day, but Jasmine and I ordered my parents a smaller version of a wedding anniversary cake for the them to enjoy at the hospital. ( Thank you, Sherry, for that!) He has not been allowed to have any visitors today except for my Mom. I saw him for about 5 minutes this morning and that was all they would allow. Anyway, more to update later.
Mom and Dad, WE LOVE YOU!!! Thank you for being such wonderful parents to us!
Tiff and Jazz
Monday, August 3, 2009
Accepting a "New Normal'
Today we met with the Dr. and learned that the issues that brought us to the point of this surgery can be controlled with meds. Out of respect for his privacy I will allow Stewart to share what he wants on that topic. But, it was good news, and my mind is greatly relieved. I see Light at the end of this tunnel, and He has indeed been very good to us. In fact, He has always been very good to us.
Stew walked for the first time today - just a few steps - and commented at how exhausting it was. Headaches are a daily thing, but again, grateful for the pain meds that regulate and control them.
He was also very sober today. I can see that he wants to do much more than he is able, and that is hard to see. But wow! We have experienced a huge journey in such a short amount of time. There is no "microwave fast" recovery for brain surgery. I am grateful for those few steps, and that he will be out of ICU soon as all continues to go well.
'We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds." Psalms 75:1
How grateful I am for the wonderful things God does every day - every hour - for Stew. The girls and I are doing well, getting plenty of rest, and trying to be as normal as possible. :)
Have a great evening,
Denise
Stew walked for the first time today - just a few steps - and commented at how exhausting it was. Headaches are a daily thing, but again, grateful for the pain meds that regulate and control them.
He was also very sober today. I can see that he wants to do much more than he is able, and that is hard to see. But wow! We have experienced a huge journey in such a short amount of time. There is no "microwave fast" recovery for brain surgery. I am grateful for those few steps, and that he will be out of ICU soon as all continues to go well.
'We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds." Psalms 75:1
How grateful I am for the wonderful things God does every day - every hour - for Stew. The girls and I are doing well, getting plenty of rest, and trying to be as normal as possible. :)
Have a great evening,
Denise
Sunday, August 2, 2009
A Blessed Day
And finally, a calm day...
It is amazing how quickly our prayers are being answered. Stew called me early this morning to tell me that his sight in the right eye is better today. This is precisely what I was so concerned about yesterday. Also, there are some other issues with the pituitary gland that I also asked you to pray about yesterday. I was able to (finally) speak with the Dr. today about this, and he greatly put my mind at ease. (Note to self: stay away from Google...too much info. that really just scares me. I have got to develop a little more patience!)
Stew had a mammoth headache today. He didn't have as good a day as yesterday, but we were happy to know that Smokey the Bear was in his room. :) Oh, those pain meds. Today makes 6 days in ICU.
Saw the incision today for the first time. Sobering. And very, very large. Surgery is just so life-changing...but still so grateful for how much better he is going to be when he gets through this.
Thank you for all of the visits today...how sweet you all are, and how much you love my family...I am so touched. His siblings went home this morning, and we are so blessed to have such a great family who loves their brother and son so much.
Keep praying. Stewart's greatest desire is to serve God with all of his heart and strength!
Blessings,
Denise
It is amazing how quickly our prayers are being answered. Stew called me early this morning to tell me that his sight in the right eye is better today. This is precisely what I was so concerned about yesterday. Also, there are some other issues with the pituitary gland that I also asked you to pray about yesterday. I was able to (finally) speak with the Dr. today about this, and he greatly put my mind at ease. (Note to self: stay away from Google...too much info. that really just scares me. I have got to develop a little more patience!)
Stew had a mammoth headache today. He didn't have as good a day as yesterday, but we were happy to know that Smokey the Bear was in his room. :) Oh, those pain meds. Today makes 6 days in ICU.
Saw the incision today for the first time. Sobering. And very, very large. Surgery is just so life-changing...but still so grateful for how much better he is going to be when he gets through this.
Thank you for all of the visits today...how sweet you all are, and how much you love my family...I am so touched. His siblings went home this morning, and we are so blessed to have such a great family who loves their brother and son so much.
Keep praying. Stewart's greatest desire is to serve God with all of his heart and strength!
Blessings,
Denise
Saturday, August 1, 2009
And Now, We Walk...
from the pit to the mountain top, now to the trail...and we will learn to walk.
Stew had a vision test today and he has a fairly large area out of the right eye that he can't see anything yet. This was disheartening to me, as was the entire morning. After so much turmoil, shock and trying to adjust to the moment-by-moment changes of these past 2-3 weeks, I realized today that now I must learn to just walk through this recovery. There are still some things that scare me. And, some things that thrill me. I still hate hospitals, and I am still a little grumpy that we aren't leaving for our trip tomorrow. Some things don't change. :) Although I did briefly wonder if I could roll his bed to the beach and just try to go anyway...didn't get far with that thought, people would stare. Just kidding. (Can't wait till Stew reads this blog in a few days...I am in so much trouble.)
Speaking of the vacation thing, he was on a funny med this morning that made him see palm trees and kiki our dog all in the same scene. I had to laugh out loud. If he gets to take this vacation in his head, at least he has to take that dog...if you only knew how irrated he gets with her! I call that God's great sense of humor...
I am quite weary, and hope to get some rest. I kind of all hit me at the same time yesterday and today.
Please keep Stewart before the Lord in prayer. For his vision to be completely restored, and for the function of the pituitary gland to be completely restored. Pray for the swelling to go down and all to be well. I know you are praying, and I so appreciate it.
Much Love,
Denise
Stew had a vision test today and he has a fairly large area out of the right eye that he can't see anything yet. This was disheartening to me, as was the entire morning. After so much turmoil, shock and trying to adjust to the moment-by-moment changes of these past 2-3 weeks, I realized today that now I must learn to just walk through this recovery. There are still some things that scare me. And, some things that thrill me. I still hate hospitals, and I am still a little grumpy that we aren't leaving for our trip tomorrow. Some things don't change. :) Although I did briefly wonder if I could roll his bed to the beach and just try to go anyway...didn't get far with that thought, people would stare. Just kidding. (Can't wait till Stew reads this blog in a few days...I am in so much trouble.)
Speaking of the vacation thing, he was on a funny med this morning that made him see palm trees and kiki our dog all in the same scene. I had to laugh out loud. If he gets to take this vacation in his head, at least he has to take that dog...if you only knew how irrated he gets with her! I call that God's great sense of humor...
I am quite weary, and hope to get some rest. I kind of all hit me at the same time yesterday and today.
Please keep Stewart before the Lord in prayer. For his vision to be completely restored, and for the function of the pituitary gland to be completely restored. Pray for the swelling to go down and all to be well. I know you are praying, and I so appreciate it.
Much Love,
Denise
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