Sleeping In My Own Bed

Randy got home from the hospital last night about 9:30. When Dr. Ahmed made rounds yesterday morning, he said that he wanted to give Randy two units of blood. That is a long, drawn out procedure. Long story, short, it was a very long day.

He slept fairly well, but had several bathroom breaks. Because of all the fluids that he was given, he now needs diuretics to get rid of the unneeded extra fluid. We are both glad to be home, sleeping in our own bed. Sophie (the dog) was very confused and is so happy to have Randy home again.

Now, we turn our sights to Thursday. We changed our travel plans a bit. We are now flying to Tempe on a chartered flight. I felt that Randy needs to save his energy for the weekend festivities and not use it for getting through airports and traveling with 250 other people who may or may not have germs. As I have said many times before, we are blessed with many wonderful friends. One of them is Joe Winterman. Joe was an ICU nurse for 20+ years at St. Mary's Hospital and has offered to travel with us. We are not anticipating any problems, but it never hurts to have backup. Joyce, my sister-in-law, is also a nurse and will be in Tempe for the wedding. Short of taking Dr. Ahmed with us, I think Randy will have all the medical care he can possibly need. The best medicine, of course, will be that he will be with family and close friends attending a wedding we have anticipated for some time. It's all good.

Many thanks for all of your phone calls, cards and prayers offered on our behalf. The last five days have been pretty rough, but you were all only a phone call away. God has given us three great kids who love their Dad above everything else on this earth. They have been so attentive to him and supportive of me. Thanks, guys. We will be seeing all of you in a few days.

Today, I meditate on Isaiah 40:31 :
...those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.

The Lord give you peace.

Randy & Sue