Back from the late afternoon visit. Clem is OK but this wasn't his best day. Some infection was detected in the area left open in his abdomen and they also determined that he wasn't ready for the ventilator to be removed. Clem is becoming increasingly annoyed with that tube in his mouth and moves like he is ready to get out of bed! He also let me know that he had some pain and the nurse gave him an extra dose of pain meds. Add to that some congestion in his lungs that was causing him to cough and we had one unhappy camper. It took 3 times to suction out his lungs. Boy, did he not like that! I told him to pinch me if it made him feel better. But the gentleman that he is, he opted just to squeeze my hand during the process. On the plus side, after they cleared Clem's lungs, he was more comfortable and rested.
To make ya'll feel better, however, the doctors did tell us from the beginning that we should expect good and bad days. On the scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst, I'd say today probably would only be about a 6. Easy for me to say, eh?
Anyhoo, Sunday morning service lifted my spirits and I know that the prayers offered up to God were effectual. So folks, keep your eyes focused on the prize; Clem's completed recovery. And remember--there is no such thing as "just prayer"! Keep the faith, ya'll. Love ya, DV
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