Mr. Steve was "off" today from physical, occupational, and recreational therapy. The only thing he had to do was get dressed - which is a big deal - and sit in the tilt wheelchair. He was in the wheelchair for the longest amount of time he has ever been before. By the time I got there he had a headache and was ready to get out.
Not only is his endurance getting better, but today they decided to take him off the oxygen. All day he was free of a tube and canister following him. He did very well. If you know anythng about pulse ox readings - they like them to stay in the 90's - no lower. He was able to maintain 93 or 94 and that was good. It would go up if he took deep breaths. This is difficult because he is not able to keep his body upright yet. This will all come back as he heals. I asked about night time and they said he would have the oxygen on at night. That made me feel better.
Thank you for praying for Kimberly's travels. She had a great time and arrived safely at the hospital. Of course she TRIED to wake up he father but he was toooo tired.
Well, the party is over. I have to go back to work tomorrow. This week I will be working 6:30 - 1:00. The schedule will work well because he will have therapy in the AM. I will get there in time to observe the last therapy which I would like to see. I am able to check the log book and find out what they are working on even if I miss seeing them at work. Please pray for me as I begin this busy schedule that I will have the strength to endure and wisdom to know when to say "enough".
Have a great week serving our Lord - remember to keep HIM first in ALL you do!
All the Deicherts
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