Where Things Stand

10:46 am

I just spoke with Trish and they have a plan for today. The surgeon decided not to do another surgery today. She feels that there are a couple of things causing the current problems. First she feels they gave her to much pain medication yesterday and it is taking a toll on her today. Second there is concern that her central line may be infected. The plan is to remove the central line and put a new one in. How tuff is our little Gherkin that she can put up with all this stuff. I don't think I would be doing as well if I were the one laying there day after day after day while people continually hurt me. I pray that one day she will understand why they are hurting her. We can understand these events, but to her it must be so traumatic.

Trish sounds so drained on the phone. I know she didn't sleep last night. I am so thankful she was given the chance to rest yesterday. Her sister isn't feeling so well herself. You can only sit still for so long without it taking a toll on you. Today I ask that you join me in prayer for Trish and Kathy and all those that are taking such great care of our Ash. Thank you for all who stayed up last night praying for my family. Your prayers and your guestbook entries and comments help to carry us through.

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