Doug is counting down. Two nights left including tonight at the hospital. The hospital has a count down too. They have many items on their list to assure that Doug is ready to go home. Today the pharmisist came in to meet with Doug and review his medications. Most of his medications are different than the ones that he was taking when he went into the hospital. The pharmasist will be calling in the prescriptions to a pharmacy in Nampa for us. I still have lots of questions about his medications for his blood preassure and his heart rate. His heart was in good shape when he went into the hospital. Because of the stress on his heart from the coughing and difficulty breathing he had a heart attack. No one ever told us about damage to his heart. I am not sure if he still needs the medications he is taking. His heart rate has been very low around 50 beats per minute. I think we will need to see a cardiologist once he gets home to get more clear answers.
I am beginning to bring Doug's things home each night and putting his things away. It feels like I am slowly reintroducing him to our home. I have had to rearrange many things so that our house is more accessible for him. He is a little nervous now about coming home. He is beginning to realize that things will not be the same as when he left. We will have to have people in our home to help him with nursing, OT and PT. Our home will not be our own. We will be sharing it with people who are coming in and working with him. This will be an adjustment. My plan though is for us to be home alone for a few days before we introduce other care providers. That way I can know exactly what we need and we can adjust to life at home.
God of Possibilities, tonight as I pray, I am reminded of the song, "Draw the Circle Wide". Over the past months we have had to learn to draw the circle wide. We have learned that we cannot do this on our own. Sharing this journey has helped us to trust in the path before us. We are reminded that we never walk alone. Thank you so much for the gift of all who have stood side-by-side with us. As we move into the next leg of this journey help us to continue to draw the circle wide and invite others into our journey of healing and wholeness. In your name we pray. Amen
Hi Eileen,
ReplyDeleteStill keeping up with you two nightly. Reading about your pup made me really sad. I've still not been able to get another dog after saying bye to mine a while ago. I know you've got a lot of worries. Everything has led up to this point, though, and the "moment of truth" may actually be a bit more boring and spread out. It'll be a process, but medically, from what you've reported, he's stable. Rehab is most beneficial when it's not in a fabricated setting. Now Doug, you, friends, and other caregivers can finally tweak, create, laugh, grow and be still where it matters most. Please tell him "hi" and that I think about him every day.
-Knox
Thanks so much for the encouragement Knox. I am most concerned about his progress slowing as you can tell. It is great to hear from you knowing you have experience with Doug and patients like him. I hope you and your wife are doing well! I wish you were still here!
DeleteHow nice to think of bringing his things home as introducing him back to your home. This week is such a special time for you both. If you need us on Wednesday, plesse let us know. We can assist anytime. Prayers, thanksgivings and joy are with you every day. See you soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry for your continuing support and all you help. It means alot to both of us!
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