We were so excited that they moved him to a semi-private room, and it happened so quickly, we didn't have time to think about what we were in for. Naturally, there was an entirely new and different set of doctors and nurses. But what we didn't account for was that they had completely taken Clem off his pain meds and sedatives (narcotics, by the way) so he went cold turkey. He talked nonsense and was extremely restless. At one point he told me that he was aggravated. So he had a difficult night, but the good news is that by this morning it seemed he got through the worst of it. He is making sense again and even had a long conversation with one of the doctors! We were able to leave him with a clear conscience with his nephew and niece for a bit to get showered and rested up. Praise God!
One of the coolest things we got to see was Clem's left arm unwrapped. Don't get me wrong, it's not pretty, but his skin and tissues were pink and clean. The orthopedist got a chance to not only see Clem wiggle his fingers (you could even see the muscle in his wrist move), but to also find out that Clem could feel the doctor touching his hand and wrist. A very good sign, folks. Clem of course took it all in, watching the doc unwrap, clean and rewrap the arm.
I know that you all wonder if Clem knows about all this, especially about his leg. He has been told several times but keeps asking about it. The news is starting to sink in and you see mixed emotions in his face. Let's pray for Clem to be able to fully accept the loss of his leg. We are doing everything to reassure him about all this. I know that prayers will ease the pain and help Clem to be Clem--a man with a determination to move on with life.
We love you all and your prayers have made all the difference. Please continue in prayer for complete healing of Clem's arm, for his peace, and for a long journey on the road to recovery. DV
3 comments:
Praise our Holy God! What He has done in 14 days! Clem is a strong, spirit-filled man who will gradually understand God's will for his life. I have no worries nor doubts about that! Going to stay w/Mandy - had a false alarm this a.m. They will probably put her in tomorrow (or tonite!). More precious news! I have no worries about either Clem or Mandy, as they're both in the hands of our Merciful Father. Love you both. Give my suga'! :)
Daniel and I recieved the blog address today in the Covenant newsletter. I am so thrilled that you all are doing this so that we can keep track of Clem's progress! We are praying so hard for you all and know that with your steadfast faith, God will guide you through this new journey in life. We will also continue to check in. Glad to hear the good news from today. Happy New Year!
Sarah and Daniel Raymond
Hi there Aunt Deb. I just wanted you to know that i am thinking of you clem and madeline. i am so happy to see he is recovering so well....you are in my thoughts...
happy new year and best wishes to a speedy recovery
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