Sandy fought a fever and discomfort for several days before finally being admitted to Wesley Wednesday evening. We fully expected her to stay the "typical" 24 hours and then be released to carry on with normal activities. She had classes scheduled for Friday, after all, followed by an event at church. Saturday included an event scheduled with Rod...one that included delicious homemade cobbler and ice cream. All of these things are, arguably, good. There was no reason to think she ought not to carry out these plans!
However, good isn't always best. God alone knows what is best, and in this case that included an extended hospital stay. Sandy's lab results indicated that she was sicker than she realized or first presented. She has been given several doses of various antibiotics, an IV iron drip each day, a test to check for blockages, and finally, today, a new stent. The drain she already had in place was taking care of about 75% of the need, but over the past few weeks, the missing 25% built up and brought us where we are today. Today's stent was smaller than expected due to either scar tissue or the tumor. Of course we'd prefer that the problem is scar tissue; perhaps the next TX trip will reveal more in this area.
Right now she is resting, working on hanging on to a positive outlook, continuing to connect with and invest in the nurses, doctors, and staff, and trying to come up with an endearing name for the oxygen monitor that is, honestly, annoying :)
She thanks you for your prayers. The latest goal is to be dismissed tomorrow early evening. Oh, and to be allowed to have more than clear liquids! ...Like the homemade cobbler mentioned earlier!
God's way is the best way, whether or not we see it or believe it or understand it. We just have to lean in, look for the good, and trust that everything is proceeding as it is supposed to.
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