Last week on Friday, Sandy went to Wesley ER due to symptoms that indicated some internal bleeding. We suspected more ruptured varices as in the recent past, but this time the bleeding was from some ulcers. She was in the hospital, in ICU, until Monday around noon. Doctors gave her a medicine for the ulcers, drained 6.3 liters from her abdominal area, gave her three units of blood, and monitored her blood pressure, which had been too low. This past Wednesday she had another paracentesis, this time draining 6.5 liters. We are guessing that the fluids she received during her hospital stay caused the faster buildup of fluid, since the two procedures were only five days apart.
Prayer requests:
No more internal bleeding
Increase in strength
Relief from intense hand, leg, and feet cramping
Good, sustained rest each night
High enough hemoglobin and blood pressure
Praises:
Medical team, especially a nurse this past weekend who showered her with wonderful, thoughtful gifts.
Many ever-present reminders of God's sustaining faithfulness
For the Holy Spirit and all those who pray for her
Celebrating another birthday - 66 years old as of March 5!
Sandy has eight weeks of school remaining until she retires! She is thoroughly enjoying each and every class, teaching each topic one last time.
It has been a very rough few weeks, both physically and emotionally. Thank you for continuing to pray. God keeps giving Sandy small glimpses of some of the good He is bringing through these challenges. What a gift.
