Sandy returned home this afternoon! She had a night of not-so-bad rest and a day of great nurses.
The five different types of bacteria that grew from her cultures are still in the process of being fully identified, and she will be going to the doctor on Friday to learn which antibiotics will be most effective.
She's headed back to class and is so thankful to be back to normal...whatever that means!
As always, thanks for the prayers, cards, phone calls and texts, visits, and well wishes.
Sandy and her medical team are throwing around some questions and ideas about how to prevent some of these complications; prayers for wisdom would be wonderful.
The next thing on the calendar is Houston toward the end of March. Hopefully things will be pretty uneventful between now and then!
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Drain #10
Sandy began experiencing some issues with her drain last week. On Monday, doctors determined she needed a new drain, but weren't able to work her in. So Tuesday afternoon she went to St Joe for drain #10. Despite some challenging experiences and people, Sandy was encouraged by a conversation with a kind and compassionate nurse who asked about Sandy's journey. God continues to open doors, letting her see at least a small piece of His good that He promises to work out of all situations.
Shortly after the new drain was in place, Sandy's fever spiked. By this point, we all know what that means...work quickly, start IV antibiotics, monitor closely. And they did. Something is still not quite right with the new drain, however, and she is spending the evening at the hospital. She anticipates receiving some answers on Wednesday.
As usual, she is most concerned about missing class on Wednesday, and not following procedure for procuring her substitutes. All is well, but not to her. :)
She has had to take her thoughts captive many times over the past few days, choosing to dwell on things that are not only true, but also praiseworthy. We can either live in fear or in love. Which will you choose?
Please pray that the problems are quickly and painlessly resolved, for the medical team to have wisdom and compassion, and for Sandy to continue recognizing invitations from God to share His story of her life with those she meets. It wouldn't hurt her feelings if you also pray that the IV in her hand can be removed asap! And while we're at it, that tomorrow morning's coffee arrives promptly and tastes delicious :)
Shortly after the new drain was in place, Sandy's fever spiked. By this point, we all know what that means...work quickly, start IV antibiotics, monitor closely. And they did. Something is still not quite right with the new drain, however, and she is spending the evening at the hospital. She anticipates receiving some answers on Wednesday.
As usual, she is most concerned about missing class on Wednesday, and not following procedure for procuring her substitutes. All is well, but not to her. :)
She has had to take her thoughts captive many times over the past few days, choosing to dwell on things that are not only true, but also praiseworthy. We can either live in fear or in love. Which will you choose?
Please pray that the problems are quickly and painlessly resolved, for the medical team to have wisdom and compassion, and for Sandy to continue recognizing invitations from God to share His story of her life with those she meets. It wouldn't hurt her feelings if you also pray that the IV in her hand can be removed asap! And while we're at it, that tomorrow morning's coffee arrives promptly and tastes delicious :)
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