Friday, June 6
06 June 08 - 05:50
Jim began weaning off the vent yesterday. We really liked the Pulmonologist who spoke with us & will be overseeing Jim's weaning process. He said Jim can be off the vent as much as he tolerates during the day, but on the vent at night. He told us not to get discouraged that it might take a couple of weeks.
He was also seen by Physical Therapy & they will be working with him, too. Everyone is very nice & the atmosphere is much less intense than at Osborn. That is the difference between Promise & Osborn. Promise is a Long Term Acute Care or LTAC Hospital. I felt much better about my own safety during the day. It is 40 miles from my door, all freeway once I get on Hwy 60.
Even though I have tried not to think about the future & just take one day at a time, I (we) have to think about practicalities. Jim is not working & may never work again. I have now been off three weeks. Would you please pray about our future? The idea of a Benefit Auction has been on my mind; we havw a lot of "stuff" we can do without. I have not mentioned this to Jim yet. Pray for me to know the right time & the right words to use.
My Mom, Helen, has decided to go back to Alabama & live in an Assisted Living there. While I will miss her terribly, I do believe this is the right choice; I cannot take care of both of them. Pray for Mom to continue to have peace about this - and me, too. My brother, Jimmy will come & pack her belongings & then fly her back with him. She will be at the same place -Magnolia House - as My brother's mother-in-law & someone else she knows.
Thank you for your visits, cards, prayers & other acts of kindness. I can't begin to tell you how much it means to us.
Marilyn
two comments:
Marilyn,
Thank you again so much for keeping us updated – it helps to feel apart of what’s going on and beable to pray specifically!! This is just an idea – you might ask to talk to the social worker about your finacial situation – they are so knowledgeable and know of available services and resources we don’t have a clue about!!
Here’s a verse I pray will fill your heart with joy –
Psalm 59:16 But as for me, I will sing about your power. I will shout with joy each morning because of your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety in the day of distress.
Also, I was thinking about all the resources Calvary has to be fed, The Web: all the services are live, archives, podcasts etc. TV: I know they are on at least a couple times on Sunday and of course Radio: A new additional time, everyday at 6:00AM on 1360am. You can look at the website for more details! http://www.calvaryphx.com
Love You!!
Wesley and April Still () - 06 06 08 - 08:27
Marilyn and Jim, While reading in Luke today about those who were unbelievers questioning Jesus’ authority . . . May we as believers NOT question His authority. Lord please show Marilyn and Jim and ALL there areas where we question your authority, your power, YOU. Show us, that we may be YOUR light in this darkness. Amen. XXOOPP Kaye
Kaye () - 06 06 08 - 12:50
