Day 8 Still in NICU
This was a good day from all outward appearances. Erika slept good last night and, in my opinion, had the best day since last Tuesday. The Neurosurgeon did not stop by today so we have no new news from the medical side of the house. She will have more test tomorrow and Friday.
Erika told me today that she is pleased with the care she is getting. She feels they are thorough and are not jumping to decisions. I tend to agree. The only thing that is happening fast around here is....well I guess I can’t think of anything. I think that is good.
I have kept my days busy with keeping track of med times and finding the nurse when it’s time. I think this has helped keep on top of the pain. I also think I could be good at handing out samples at Costco. I can cut one chicken breast in 20 equal sizes and can say, “would you like to try some chicken...potatoes...beans? How about a gram cracker?” I am also now proficient at foot massages and coming long brown hair.
I asked Erika what she wanted me to share with you all tonight. She asked for her bible and read Philippians 4:6-7 to me. The very small print too I might add.
Philippians 4: 6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
She also wanted me to tell everyone thanks so much for your prayers and to pray for continued strength and peace. Before I left tonight she said, “Make sure you include the word “continued” in there because I have felt strength and peace through all of this.”
For me, please pray for Erika’s pain to go away and that when the doctors finally do come around that they come with good news. I think my blood pressure rises 50 points when I see one coming close. That’s bad because I am going to be living with one in the near future. For those that don’t know, Erika is to graduate med school on May 21st. I have told her school that I think they should give her credit for a 4 week rotation as a patient. Sounds logical to me.
Erika and I have so much to be thankful for even at this stage of the game. To those who are in the know and for those who have researched her diagnoses you understand. Erika and I give 100 % credit to our Creator.
Thanks again for all your love and prayers. I’m sorry I am getting behind on email; however, I’m reading them all and passing them on to Erika. The cards are really starting to arrive now. Erika is having me set them up on a table in her room where she can see them.
For those wanting to visit, call ahead before you drive. Erika's door guard is pretty mean. : )
With two (plus all of yours) hearts so full of gratefulness,
Tim & Erika
6 comments:
We are praying for you and for your beautiful, brave wife. Thanks for the updates...Can't imagine what ya'll have being going through.(Sounds like you are being a fantastic caregiver! :)) May you feel God's peace each and every day.
I am so thankful to hear the good news and will keep praying and sending postive, healing vibes your way. Tell Erika I've never prayed this much for so long in my life! ;-) (Good thing I've been saving it up for someone who really needs it right now!) Thanks again for taking the time to keep us all updated, I know it must be hard to take the time to do it when you're probably so exhausted, but it really does all of us good out here who are waiting and praying and hoping. Keep staying strong! You can do this!
It sounds like a great day! I am proud of you Tim for expanding your skill set- just think of your career options. :) To both of you, your strength is inspiring. We have not stopped praying and will continue to do so. Thank you for the updates, they really mean a lot. Peace to you both! -Kristi
I love your humor in the midst of everything:) Handing out samples at Costco, cutting chicken breast in 20 equal parts, and taking menu orders is an important job:) Sounds like you might have a second career to fall back on! LOL
Erika is blessed to have a caring husband to take care of her. She is in our continued prayers...
Rebecca & Ronnie
Praying continually here. Don't worry about not responding to people...you take care of Erika and yourself! Just let me know if you need help. I'm a pretty good nurse or at least I have lots of practice at it! LOL I know your mom is there...I'm glad!
Tim,
Thank you so much for keeping us updated. This is an extremely difficult time for you both and I really have to admire your strength and continued faith. I definitely appreciate the scripture that Erika asked you to share. You both remain in our thoughts and prayers. My mother always states that the Lord will not bring you to something he will not bring you through! I do believe this has been proven with your experience here.
A&J
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