Day 15. Tuesday sept 5

Good morning!  We are listening to Music to encourage Carl with Hope, trust in God and his promises.
"It is well with my soul", Lord I need you", " I look to you", and many more.
Carl con't to sleep and able to get up with very little help.
Pain is 5/10 at rest. No nausea, he can not have food today as surgery is scheduled after 5 pm today.
Thankful for the TPN ( IV nutrition), that surgery will happen today to see what is under the graft/ flap. Ostomy is working, staff are professional and kind. I am sleeping well, I went home yesterday afternoon to see grands and be home for a little while. Baked some goodies for the nurses, which is good therapy for me. Thankful for my room at Renucci House, they are so nice and it is beautiful, I am only 12 min from Hospital.
Please pray for good tissue in flap so they can use a VAC dressing to stimulate healing and collect drainage. Keep Carl free from infection or any other complications, may he have peace as he "waits". Be with medical staff for wisdom and hands led by our Father- God.

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:26-27‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/rom.8.26-27.
I expect it will be a long evening, please keep ongoing prayers to cover Carl with God's protection.
Thanks Jody

Comments

  1. Sheri ThomassenSeptember 5, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    Happy that you're finding encouragement and hope in Christian music as you wait. Praying for a successful surgery, for everyone caring for Carl, and for a mighty healing! Love you guys!

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  2. maryleeuwSeptember 5, 2017 at 11:46 AM

    Praying all the time! Both of you are never far from our thoughts and prayers! Praying the Dr finds the flap in good shape...and puts good numbing medicine there so it's not so painful after surgery! ! Giving praise along with you for God's blessings thus far...

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  3. Pam MaatSeptember 5, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    Thankful you could go home for a bit yesterday! Grateful that you both find comfort in God's promises and in song. I will be praying throughout this afternoon and evening. May God's own Spirit strengthen you. He promises to carry you both and strengthen you. Love you.

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