January 19 Monday
19 January 09 - 05:43
I am sorry I have not written anything here in so long. Our life – my life – is so incredibly busy I hardly have time to breathe sometimes, let alone sit down & write!
Jim is doing well. There are no changes in his ability to “feel”, except perhaps he has lost some ground. This weekend he was not sure he could feel me squeezing his fingers, where he could feel that earlier.
In early December he was approved for long term care & we now have a care-giver, Estella. We were given 35 hours to start, but beginning this week we have 40 hours per week. I am working all week and it is very tiring for me.
Last week we saw a Rehab specialist & beginning soon, Jim will see Physical & Occupational Therapists associated with the Rehab practice. He is very excited to get back into these Therapies. Not to negate the Physical Therapist that has continued to come to the house, free of charge, twice a week since our other insurance was exhausted.
Miles comes almost every day to get Jim up in his chair. This means so much to us, particularly to Jim who otherwise would spend his days lying in bed.
Miles built a long ramp at his house & Jim was able to go see the house, finished. It was a very emotional time for all of us, but good, too. We also went to a Chili Cook Off at Miles & Tracey’s & a Twelve Days of Christmas celebration. We have been to Skyline a couple of times, too.
As we try to adjust to all the changes in our life and find a new normal life, pray for us. It is hard & it is sad. Jim has changed a lot. He is very quiet, but also very sweet & appreciative of every little thing I do for him. He never demands anything, never gets cross with me, and always thanks me for everything. I asked him about the changes in his demeanor and he said he has been humbled by all that has happened to him.
Let me share our prayer needs: Pray that Jim will respond to the therapies. Pray that he will continue to adjust to his new life in a positive manner. Pray that a deep depression will not settle upon him. Pray for my physical strength, most particularly my back and my hands, which are giving me a lot of problems. Pray for the sadness that overwhelms at times. Jim says he is so helpless & hopeless concerning his physical state, but not hopeless in the Lord. Pray that we will be able to pray. There is a tension in our prayers, over hope for the future yet being as Paul says content in all things. Pray that I will have the strength to work as I must & take care of Jim the other 128 hours per week. After being together constantly since he came home in August, we miss each other when I am at work. I find myself thinking about him almost constantly. We are trying to get home Respiratory Therapy approved, pray that will come through. We do not want Jim to get pneumonia again. Jim needs minor surgery for a different type of catheter to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. Pray for Estella, the care-giver.
Thank you to all who continue to pray for us.
Marilyn
three comments:
Marilyn and Jim,
We pray for both of you and think of you often. We will pray for your continued strength to deal with all thats going on and for Jim that the physical therapy will help him.
Love you both,
Bob & Joy
Bob & Joy Wilson - 05 02 09 - 08:37
Marilyn and Jim,
I was so glad to see an update from you. Sherry and Jim had shared about their visit with you and how wonderful it was to spend time with you both. Sherry told me how beautiful Miles home is and what a great visit they had at his home. I continue to pray for you both and now I have more specific things to pray for.
In Christ, chris
chris daigle () - 21 01 09 - 19:30
Thanks for the update. I check in frequently to see how you both are doing and to check on any prayer requests. God bless you both as you strive to deal with this new reality in your lives.
ElaineC () - 23 01 09 - 11:04
