We really needed a good day today since the last few days have been difficult, we just needed a pick me up, God is faithful and delivers. The nausea was at a minimum today, Jerry tried a new technique with taking medication. We spaced out the medications a little and he ate crackers between each dose. The nausea was still there but not even close to as bad as it's been. Jerry's had a lot of neck and nerve pain and the medications have taken the edge off but not taken the pain away. The doctor keeps upping the dose or changing the medications but not much changes in the pain management. The pain meds cause nausea and constipation and creates it's own problems. Here's the good part, Jerry set a goal to not take any pain medication today. Jerry's pain was totally manageable today without pain meds, as a result of not taking the medication it helped reduce his nausea, yee haw!
Therapies went well today and Jerry felt pretty good, he had the opportunity to do the FS Bike which I love. The FS Bike is the one that has the electrodes and uses stimulation to pedal the bike.
Now for the cherry on top, we were scheduled to have a new roommate move in to our room and were a little stressed over it. I went to talk to the charge nurse and with a little persuasion we are back in the Taj Mahaul, ok I know that's not spelled right but even spell check can't figure it out :-) any way we are back in room 19, SOLO. WHOOOHOOOO!!!! PARTYYYYY!!!!! There is two conditions, this room is reserved for isolation, should a patient require isolation we'll have to move. The other condition would be if a new woman patient comes to the Rehab Center then we'll have to give the room to her. They don't mix male and female patients and there are only four women in the center and they're all in the same room. In the event another woman comes they won't have any place to put her because all the rooms have men in them. So for now we are ecstatic to once again have some privacy, peace and hopefully better sleep.
We are looking forward to going to the Spaghetti Dinner, Dennis and I will both be there. Thank you to all the wonderful people working so hard to do this fundraiser for Jerry. Thank you to all who have donated items for the raffle and thank you in advance to all who plan on being there. The support we have received from our valley folk and beyond has been astounding.
Today was wonderful and we have a lot to be thankful for, praise God for answered prayer.
Good night,
Katie
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We love you and will continue to pray each night that Jerry will walk again. Have a wonderful nightand God bless you all.
Nikki,Josh,Jaden,and Baby Joel
It has become such a habit to read Following Jerry each night before bed. Always encourages me. It really is something to see God's people at work and, of course, God at work.
Once more as I go to bed Jerry and family will be in my prayers, right along with my own family and friends.
God bless you all and sleep good tonight. Praying for the pain to go away. What a brave man you are Jerry to persevere while being nauseous and in pain.
Robin P
Hi MacCallisters,
We are praying for you throughout the day, that God would heal Jerry, relieve Jerry's pain and provide strength, hope and peace for all of you.
God bless you,
Tara
Praying today.
To get a bog smile, I have posted an old pic of Dennis shamelessly heading into a women's restroom..
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Thank you Lord for peace and quiet and privacy for Jerry. Thank you Lord for easing Jerry's nausea and we pray you take away the pain he is experiencing.
Katie and Den, how did you manage to carry the pantry back down the hall? That's like moving a small 7-11.
Lord, please give light hearts and happy spirits to all your worker bees volunteering for a fantastic dinner Saturday for Jerry and his family. Let all the Valley and beyond come out to support "our MacCallisters."
Jerry, we love you!
The Luboffs
Hi Guys,
Great idea to stagger the meds. Way to live outside the lines. Switching it up as you go just may be the key to the nausea.
Your mind is a powerful tool, Jer. Your will power is, as well. Keep up the efforts, they'll pay off.
Hope the rain doesn't dampen your spirits, as it is so badly needed. We may have a repeat of June - God forbid - if we don't get more. Love to you.
Trish
lol worker bee lolz re "pantry" "like moving a small
7-11" Laughter good medicine!
You are all in our prayers. Hope today is nausea free day and pain is minimal.
Sharon Ferry
It was great for all of us to see you guys. I'm so glad Jerry felt better today ---- and no pain meds! Amazing.
Love, Nancy
whoo hoo, Jerry-- so glad you were able to go med free... and score that great private room again. "Dear Lord, keep Jerry nausea free. Give him great sleep tonight, and a peaceful mind. Thank you for so many answered prayers--for giving Jerry the privacy of his own room again, too-- what a bonus. Give us a great turn out for the spaghetti dinner on Saturday."
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