Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Tues, Day +24/update

Good Morning Prayer Warriors, We are praising God this morning for decreased pain overnight. They turned down her pain pump yesterday because we were so worried about the amount of sedation. She seemed to tolerate it well. They also started steroids again which may have helped with the pain. Anyway, she was able to get a whole mile done!! Can you believe it?? She also ate an apple!! WooHoo. I told her an apple a day keeps the Dr. away! She didn't sleep well last night. She gets up every hour for something, but I don't think it was pain related. I think she just gets tired of the bed. They have already given her platelets early this morning. I haven't seen her numbers yet but we are praying they are continuing to go in the right direction. So, we are starting the day in good spirits. The first thing Erin did this morning was drag her pump over to my side of the room and eat one of the little powdered sugar donuts I had been munching on yesterday. Bless her heart, she is hungry. Of course I offered more healthy selections for her but she just had to eat that little donut. I said, Way to Go Erin!! I take it as a sign of good things to come! A little sugar does a body good. Obviously God is blessing her recovery, so keep the prayers going, we want to go home!! love you, janet

"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him." Psalm 34:8

Update! 6 lb weight lose today!! Yes!!

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Praising God for a good start to a new day!

Praying hard,

The Calhouns

Unknown said...

so glad to know that Erin is getting an appetite back:-) Praising God for answers to prayer and keeping our prayers going for more fluid loss and more comfort and even better appetite and strength. A whole mile! WOO HOO!

The Annapolis Stahls

Treonas said...

Wow, a mile, that is awesome!! Praying for you.

Robin Lambright said...

What wonderful progress!

Y'all will be home in your own beds before you know it!

Blessings
Robin

Skoots1moM said...

my heart's dancing with the news this morning, and I know ya'll are too!!!
way to hit a mile, sweety!

We're so proud of you and your pushing through all your struggles.

You were in our thoughts and prayers this morning as we were working out on the elliptical and treadmill at Robin's clubhouse. Once you're better, you'll have to join us with a celebration workout

For Some Quick Laffs...
Bumper Stickers . . .

I don't question your existence - GOD

Next time you think you're perfect...try walking on water.

Lord help me to be the person my dog thinks I am.

Jesus. Don't leave earth without him.

A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.

Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves for they shall never cease to be amused.

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we love you bunches
XXX0000XXXX

Unknown said...

Wonderful news!!!!! Yea, Erin!!! This proves that prayer does work and there have been many prayers sent up for Erin.

Keep it up. Love, Eunice

Anonymous said...

Erin (and family) I am so happy. It seems things are finally moving in the right directions. A donut, I would gain the 6 lbs. you lost. Eating an apple and a donut, way to go!! And walking a mile. It sounds like things are getting a little better each day. I guess all the prayers are helping move things in the right direction.
And Happy B-day Laura.

Great news!

Dixie & Brad

Kathryn said...

Awesome job going a whole mile! Way to go Erin!!!

Aunt Debbie said...

You made our day with all the good news! xoxoxo

Sarah said...

Yay for apples and powdered donuts :)

Still praying continually for you.

Anonymous said...

Praises for reduced pain meds, a mile long walk and a donut.....God is so incredibly good. We love you Erin.

Ms. Kimberly, Mackenzie and Joe

Anonymous said...

Erin:

Great to hear about your progress.
One mile is only the beginning.
You inspire all of us. Praying for
you and your family.
Love you.
Kurt and lane

Unknown said...

Yay Erin! I am amazed that you walked a mile.....and probably even before you had donut-power. Every afternoon when I get home, on the top of my to do list is 'check in on Erin'. I'm so thankful to be able to, and to pray specifically for you. So glad your pain has been decreased a bit....but we want it to get even better, so we continue to lift you up with prayer.
Love,
The Stills

Linda Allen said...

Yip Yip Yipee!! God you are amazingly incredible for always being there for Erin and her family and we praise you for the remarkable progress that today has brought! We are continuing to trust in your ways Lord!

Lovin to you Erin,
Lindawestin09

Hayley said...

"A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!"

The powdered doughnut was a good choice! Gave you energy to walk a whole mile!

Love you Erin! SAO continues to pray for you!