One more month to go, but first it's home for the long week-end.
The past week over all has been a good one of gaining strength, balance and focus. Walking is going really well. We only use the walker for long distances :)
Pete's morning routine used to consist of a cup of coffee and off to work he went. Well things change and now added to that cup of coffee is a whole new routine. At roughly the same same time each day he starts of with checking his sugar levels, prepares a dish of medication, has breakfast and then a routine check of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight and spirometry readings. This "data" is to be done each morning for the rest of his life and it basically helps the transplant team to track rejection. So we will gladly do that :)
Pete's been given the go ahead to just go on with life in a normal fashion using common sense where needed. So he will be able to go to church tomorrow and looking forward to that blessing.
We have experienced the opposite of Pete's progress in the last couple of weeks. Pete's first roommate Al Richards has passed away after a long hard fight to survive. Another 2 men we met in the physio program earlier have also passed away.
In this light we pray that our heavenly Father will continue to grant Pete what he stands in need of for each and every day
The past week over all has been a good one of gaining strength, balance and focus. Walking is going really well. We only use the walker for long distances :)
Pete's morning routine used to consist of a cup of coffee and off to work he went. Well things change and now added to that cup of coffee is a whole new routine. At roughly the same same time each day he starts of with checking his sugar levels, prepares a dish of medication, has breakfast and then a routine check of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight and spirometry readings. This "data" is to be done each morning for the rest of his life and it basically helps the transplant team to track rejection. So we will gladly do that :)
Pete's been given the go ahead to just go on with life in a normal fashion using common sense where needed. So he will be able to go to church tomorrow and looking forward to that blessing.
We have experienced the opposite of Pete's progress in the last couple of weeks. Pete's first roommate Al Richards has passed away after a long hard fight to survive. Another 2 men we met in the physio program earlier have also passed away.
In this light we pray that our heavenly Father will continue to grant Pete what he stands in need of for each and every day
This is a wonderful report ! Hoping to see both of you at church tomorrow !!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the friends you've made and their passing. Nobody, strong, or not, knows if they will have another day to live life. God's grace will carry each one of us one day at a time.
ReplyDeleteIt was GREAT to see you both in church this morning. Pete looks so healthy, and to not be struggling for breath, amazing. May the Lord continue to bless the healing.
ReplyDeleteI guess it's all about counting the blessings we have and not what we don't have, eh! All the same, it's sad when a life (like your transplant friends) ends prematurely. God bless and keep you both! Thankful for your renewed health, Pete!
ReplyDeleteWe are very thankful that Pete is doing so well! We are also saddened by the loss of friends and acquaintances going through similar struggles. We continue to pray for Pete and family and also for those who have lost loved ones! May our Lord give strength to all! Love, Henk and Janice
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