Pete is completely exhausted because he still hasn't been able to stay asleep for any decent length of time and once again the sedatives don't seem to help him. He could not even manage to do physio today.
They have moved Pete to a private room, hoping that this will help him sleep. He is now in 3G2-02 at the University of Alberta Hospital - (thanks Ginny for reminding me to mention which hospital Pete was in) :)
Today they did a couple of procedures: They had to put the drainage tube back in the right side of his chest and they inserted a picc line up the arm and into the chest. Now they can draw blood and also give medications through this line. The plan is to have it in for about 3 months which will be much nicer than getting needle poked several times per day.
Mabel arrived this evening and will be spending a couple of days here. It's pretty special to have the company of my sisters.
Hey. This is not the news we wanted to hear. We will continue to pray for rest and peace for Pete. Kathleen
ReplyDeleteI hope that Pete now will get the rest and sleep that he needs so much. Say "weltrusten" from me. (Maybe that will help.......haha) Tallien
ReplyDeleteWell, there was a couple of beautiful progressive days to be very thankful for! The body often heals this way with 2 steps forward one step back.. The pic line and drain should help keep on top of the expected struggles as the body is trying to do more and more on its own. We are thankful for the special continued care Pete is receiving and the support you continue to have Marg! We keep you both in in our prayers for healing, patience and 'sterkte'! Lots of love, Janice and Henk
ReplyDeleteWill keep praying for peace and a restful sleep. Love, Jack and Linda
ReplyDeleteDear Marg & Pete....thanks for posting so regularly:) We continue to pray for Pete's healing. May the Lord grant you much patience as you go through these up's and down's. Thankful to hear that Pete is in a private room and that this will hopefully help in his rest/healing process. Keeping you in prayer as well Marg....
ReplyDeleteHugs and Love from Ontario...Ben & Anita
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My the Lord grant you patience during the recovery process.
ReplyDeleteGerrit and Mennie Helmus