It's midnight, Dennis just left the hospital and Jerry just faded off to sleep. It's been a long day and I look forward to getting some sleep myself.
Jerry's day did not start out so well, there was a mix up in his schedule which threw off the whole morning he was rushed through the morning routine which brought on the nausea. When Jerry was transferred to his chair his blood pressure dropped and was the closest he had come to blacking out. Jerry struggled with the nausea for a good part of the day and is also fighting a bladder infection, the strange thing is that six other patients also have a bladder infection.
Today was wheel chair assessment day, Dennis and Jerry met with the distributor this morning while I went to the dentist for a tooth ache. They did some measuring and testing out different models to determine which wheel chair we will order. We are supposed to meet with him again tomorrow afternoon and he will be taking a trip to our house to assess the house and surroundings.
Jerry got to use the FS Bike again today, the FS Bike is the one that uses the electrical stimulation to pedal the bike, it's a good workout for his legs. He does not get the opportunity to use this bike often so when he is scheduled for it he does not want to miss it. He was a trooper and wanted to continue with the session even though he felt really yucky (nausious). Once Jerry got back in bed around 4:00 he started to feel better.
Jerry felt pretty good by the time he got to get in the pool this evening around 6:15, he spent about an hour in the pool. Jill one of the therapists got in the pool with Robin another patient and Dennis got in the pool with Jerry. Jerry said he could feel the water on his arms more then any other time that he's been in the pool. There are some floating dumbells that Jerry got to use to do some arm work, he could move one arm really good in the water. The day ended very well and Jerry felt pretty good by the evening.
Thank you to all who leave comments for us, it is very uplifting to hear your caring words and thoughtful prayers, we continue to read each and every comment posted. Thank you Father for all the wonderful people you've put in our lives.
Good night,
Katie
7 comments:
Let there be no doubt, even when the comments come slowly, prayers are going up. One look at the map shows that while we are sleeping, others are praying. Above all, our great God is holding all of you safely in his arms.
We'll pray especially today for the nausea to stay away.
Praise God for Jerry's ability to feel the water on his arms! Good medicine right there...
In Christ,
Jenny Baker
Good morning Jerry,
Wow, bummer about yesterday and all the nausea again. (Not to mention the UTI.) Yuk!
But today is going to be a better day.
Lord I pray for Jerry to feel and move more parts today and to heal all of his body. Please make him healthy and happy. Let him enjoy every moment of this day.
Lord, while you're at it, can you make Katie's toothache disappear? Give strength to all the family and Jerry's team to succeed today.
This I pray for in Your name Jesus. Amen.
Happy hearts and spirits for our MacCallisters! Yeah!
Love,
Gretch
Just a quick note to say that I'm so happy the dinner was a success. If I could've made it I would've (but unfortunately it is quite a drive from Santa Monica). Anyways your family is never far from my thoughts, I continually remember you in my prayers, as do members of my bible study. Do not be discouraged...you've already come so far and overcome things that many didn't believe were possible. We're all cheering for you - never forget that. May the Lord's strength, healing & comfort surround you always!
keep it up Jerry, don't be defeated , it's encouraging to me and others, the amount of progress that you have made, and continue to make.
Hi Jerry,
Mrs. Proffitt is typing this for me. She's here because Mrs. Roades, our teacher, isn't here today.
I hope you get better soon. And, that you'll be able to do lots of fun stuff again. From Cosmo
We are so happy you are getting better!!! From Briana
It's great that you can actually feel that people are touching you and that you might soon be able to move your arms even more!!! From Nick
Go Katie! (..the writer)
Go Dennis! (..Coach in the water)
Go Jerry!!!
.."Jerry got to do some arm work, he could move one arm really good in the water".
That's what Jerry wants to hear, ..and feel!
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I'm feeling a little TOO much right now, ..I dropped the base of the tile saw on my foot this morning, getting it out of the truck. Not all feelings are good for me! ..but I am very glad that yours are, Jerry!
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Those people's neighbor is asking for some carpet, ..so I guess it will be alright if I am on my knees for a bit, ..most everything heals eventually, ..right?
Hope and prayers! (..and Tylenol!)
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Have a strong Tuesday, Jerry!
Dennis, if you need two more hands on any remodeling (..and a broken toe! LOL) ..put the word out, okay?
I promise to "hop" right on down!
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Rest up, Jerry, ..and I hope dinner is good tonight!!
God bless!
Jerry, Didn't make the dinner but had our son Zack there. I asked him to call me when it got started, he said...Dad, this place is packed !! Glad you enjoyed it, wish we could have been there. We are always thinking and praying for you. Keep up the good work, each day brings a new opportunity to get a little better.
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