Here are just a few new updates that you might not have heard about. Tomorrow mom will, most likely, get the drain tube taken out of her head (I could tell you the technical term for it but then I'd have to kill you). The arterial line in her left arm came out a couple days ago because her blood pressure is normalized. That just leaves a line in her right arm, a feeding tube up her nose and a couple tubes down her throat to get rid of. Is it a lofty goal to be tube free by the end of the week? She is continuing to move toes and squeeze our hands, blink to yes and no questions, and she can open her mouth a little. The doctor assures us, as do the nurses, that she won't remember any of the unpleasantness of her ICU experience. She is poked and prodded all day and night; this is not the place to catch up on sleep.
We have enjoyed all of your visits, cards, food, flowers, prayers, calls, gifts, songs, & LOVE. We love you!
What do we want?
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When do we want it?
This week!
-- our new chant
Best prayers and cheers to all,
Susan
Dave and MaryAnn, I fasted for all of you today! I am so grateful for the good news! Grateful for all the baby steps! We love you!
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I had the honor of visiting teaching with Mary Ann for two years. I was so sorry to hear about her being in the hospital. She is a great lady. Give her my love and let her know she is in my prayers. Anna-Marie Bass
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ReplyDeleteWe love you and are praying for you to have the energy and peace of mind to keep one another going through this hospital stay. Whisper to MA how much we love her.
Lonnie and Bob
We are so sorry to hear that Mary Ann is ill. We will pray for her quick recovery. Although it has been many years since we have seen her and your family, we still love you and wish the best for Mary Ann and you all. God bless.
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