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Michelle’s update
8/8/21 57/49/4
Good morning saints, I sent Keilah over for 9 so I could try to sleep. Gotta admit y’all, yesterday was hard. It was the first time that I felt like Mike was getting suboar care. Oh, the boxes on the orders were checked, mostly. This was the first time In 40+ days Mike had less than 1:1 care, and I didn’t like it. The fact his lung fully collapsed today didn’t help, compounded with multiple other minor issues in the grand scheme of all his care and I have to admit I took my eyes off Jesus and had a big ol’ cry, pout, pity party. So pray for me as I ask questions and advocate today. I was able to talk to the charge nurse and at least finally get them to give him some different sleep meds, whether he got them before midnight remains to be seen. (Because she didnt talk to me until 10:ish and when I left at 11:30 he still didnt have them.-he had dosed off thanks to the remelteon, but he doesn’t stay asleep)
But, God is on the throne, and I did leave because I know He is ultimately in charge and that Mike would be alive in the morning. But man, did I sure want to take the fighting gloves back from him. But please be assured, my faith is unshaken, I am certain of his love, and I will continue to stand, and his peace is restored. I shared only to remain honest in the battles.
11:42 I got here just in time for rounds. Keilah came in at 9 so I could get some sleep. His lung partially collapsed again overnight. At the end, I was given an opportunity to ask questions. Keilah said I did good. I expressed concern about him moving to step down too soon. That he wasn’t moved at all yesterday except when absolutely necessary and I was told he didn’t need the nurses to reposition him because “he can wiggle”. That I knew I’d been spoiled by the ECMO team and that while I know he is the least sick person on the floor, I am concerned that neglect can lead to a set back. (There are 20 ICU patients). They were super gracious, and very supportive. I also let them know how grateful I am for them and the work they do.
6:45 -you all are so kind and gracious to me. His nurse today was awesome, and overworked. Mike spent 3.5 hours in a chair today watching the race, which is super awesome! He’s going back in CRRT after a 24 hour “holiday”. His kidneys perked up with some meds, but they may just need a few more days rest. Mike could feel the difference as well saying he felt bloated at the end of the day. I got out and went to a book store this afternoon after lunch in the ICU waiting room with my friend Kathy and Keilah hung out with her dad. Came back at 5 and will sit with Mike into the evening, to make sure he’s comfortable.
It’s an interesting tension to live in trusting that God is fighting for Mike and being still while also knowing I am to be his voice for the voiceless. phillipians 4:4-5 continue to guide me: rejoice in the Lord always again I say rejoice. The Lord is near, let your reasonableness be evident to all.
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