I've posted before about my husband being terminally ill and complications that have come up, but this is the worst it has every been. Currently in ICU with ARDS and sepsis, placed on dialysis yesterday. On a vent, paralytic, the whole works.
Miraculously he has been showing signs of improvement. CXR went from a complete white out to having distinguishable upper lobes, heart, ET. That was amazing. Has been running a PEEP of 20. Went in this morning to a stunned looking pulmonologist telling me that the lungs are regaining some elasticity so they got the PEEP down to 8. (PTL!)
I have been glued to his bedside but am home tonight as I had nobody to take care of our 5 year old. Besides she is desperate for some mommy time and vice versa. I was actually sleeping peacefully and his brother called and woke me up. Couldn't go back to sleep and felt God telling me to get on here and get as many prayers as possible going so that dh can get over the hump. My brother in law is an atheist but I continue to witness to him about God in my life and God's ability to heal if it is in his will.
Please, all you that can pray, please help me out on this one. His name is Dan and I love him more than anything. He had not made a decision for the Lord before he was intubated so that is a big reason for wanting him to wake up and have one more chance.
Thanks in advance to all. You guys are wonderful support.
You are going to find where God wants you to be. It's tough to not be selected for a job, but I'm glad that you see it is for the best. Nothing makes you miserable like hating where you work. You have many, many blessings coming for you. And many, many prayers!!!
I prayed for you and your family. Even tho' it is hard, God is in the driver's seat. He knows what is best more than you and I. Try hard to put all your trust in Him and feel His arms around you. You are never alone. God bless you
...a suggestion? Send the doctor a thank you note for his consideration and positive comments... and to keep you in mind should another position become available (he may know another office who needs you:))
Hi everybody. I'm still kicking. Tomorrow is my last day of school for this semester. 3 classes = 3 A's. I'm pretty proud of myself, considering how the semester started for me. My graduation ceremony is on Sunday (we only have one per year.) Sunday is also JoEllen's birthday (#6). We're still missing Dan enormously, but we're healing. We are doing a Relay for Life team this year in memory of Dan. Still don't have a job, but no rush. I know God has something in store for me. Just had 5 interviews that I'm waiting to hear from. I just wanted to check in. I know some of you still wonder about me. Thanks again for getting me through such a rough time.
God bless you, Joey. It's great to know that you are doing okay. Don't worry, I know it sounds cliche, but time will heal all wounds. It's true. I've been through it before. Sing :Melody: HAPPY BIRTHDAY :Melody: to JoEllen from all of us. You're still in my prayers. I never got to tell you, but CONGRATULATIONS ON PASSING THE BOARDS! :balloons: :biggringi
Hi everybody. Just checking in to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. Spent the summer having lots of fun with JoEllen and working on healing both of us. I'm finally going to work. I found what I hope is a good job for me as a nurse and as a mother. It's at a state psychiatric hospital on days. I start 2 weeks from today. I'll have to put a hold on my hospice volunteer work for a while, but hopefully I will enjoy the job. Thanks again to all of you for supporting me.
Hi everybody. Just checking in to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. Spent the summer having lots of fun with JoEllen and working on healing both of us. I'm finally going to work. I found what I hope is a good job for me as a nurse and as a mother. It's at a state psychiatric hospital on days. I start 2 weeks from today. I'll have to put a hold on my hospice volunteer work for a while, but hopefully I will enjoy the job. Thanks again to all of you for supporting me.
Your husband and daughter are blessed to have you. You are strong in your love and your faith, and you will be able to make it through this. Prayer is a powerful thing, and I will join in the prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
So good to hear from you Joey! I've been wondering where you'd got to! It sounds like you guys are doing much better. I'm glad. Sending good wishes to you both! :kiss
LoriAlabamaRN
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You are going to find where God wants you to be. It's tough to not be selected for a job, but I'm glad that you see it is for the best. Nothing makes you miserable like hating where you work. You have many, many blessings coming for you. And many, many prayers!!!
Lori