Thursday, January 31, 2008

Thurs. Jan. 31

It was a long and productive day in Shreveport on Wednesday. Haven't blogged for several reasons, mainly because I'm wiped out. All the reports were good; his orthopedic surgeon instructed Clem to bend the fingers on his left hand to his palm (very painful right now) one thousand times a day. Yes, she really wrote on the OT order "1000 times a day". Her assistant told us that the flexibility he has before they remove the pins is the flexibility he will have from then on. No new information about the bones in that hand; they are basically where they were since the surgery--so no new time table as to when they plan to remove the external fixator. 
The plastic surgeon said that the left hand was fantastic. We go back in a week for the final look at it. I will be dressing it every other day to make sure that it stays clean and pliant. Clem can even get it wet now when he showers. I also will be cleaning his pins daily. He doesn't particularly like it, but he's a good patient nonetheless. 
On Tuesday night the hotel we stayed in didn't have electric. That was interesting. The lights finally came on at 2 a.m. and woke us up. Needless to say, we didn't get any sleep. We did have a few laughs. Clem's Mom and Dad were in fine form. They kept us in stitches. Don't know what got into them, but it was a lot of fun. Clem laughed so hard that his ribs hurt (in a good way, of course!).
Once again, God was at work on Clem's behalf. He is so good! Love ya'll, DV

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such great news! I've got to believe that a nurse or doctor who has crossed Clem's path has to say, WOW, who is this awesome God these people have been praying to! Praise God for His goodness.... and for the laughs you all could have - together! Love to all..... :)

Anonymous said...

Clem & Deb:
Things sound as though they continue to progress "up, up, and away" - the "1000 times" I am sure is hard but a continual move toward "transformation" - how proud we all are of Clem and of you as well - such steadfast faith and endurance and, as you say, thanks and praise go up to God who is ever the giver of "every blessing" - we all join you two in sipping out of the saucer from whence the cup continues to overflow. Had meeting at Camp Alabama today and spent Friday waiting for the repairman (call back on the heating unit) - but all is repaired now (tv as well) so I hope to get to see you all sometime tomorrow. Thanks from all of us on the continuing updates - we all keep Clem's progress and courage (yours also)
in our prayers. See you soon. Beverly Bennett