Stan Here:
Somehow years ago I became interested in Theoretical Physics. Problem is that when I get to about the third chapter of any of the books I start to not understand very much about what they are talking about. I does make me think more about the planets and light years and gravity and black holes and all that goes along with that.
In that frame I do not pretend to understand very much about the power of prayer, but I must tell you all that many of you have written and are praying for Deb's pain to be relieved and that has been granted. In our modern world and modern medicine it is always possible to medicate to the level of no pain. The problem of late however is that somehow the methadone they use has brought her to the point of being a touch beyond where they think she needs to be We have been visited by moments of confusion and deep sleep. Also some falls in attempts to do the basic daily functions. Compared to the pain though we are in a better spot. There was nothing worse than the pain she was feeling.
Hospice has recommended that Deb spend a day in the hospital (which is going to happen Thursday) to see if we can find a spot someplace in the middle. I think we will find that spot. So if all of our friends could pray for finding that balance it might work. The relief from pain worked but they worked a little too good. In any event we are in a better spot than a few days ago.
Newton's third law of motion is "For every action there is a equal and opposite reaction". So the action here has been to use methadone and the reaction has been a confused and sleepy life for Deb and little pain. I would suspect that the next action will be to decrease the dosage and we are hoping the reaction will be a better balance. If God can grant one thing we are hoping that Deb can somehow meet our 4th grandchild which is due to be born to our oldest son Ross and wife Rumy in April. Seems to us sort of light years away but it is possible and keeps hope going. And hope is a powerful thing from where we stand.
Stan
Again, we are thinking of you constantly. Glad for the pain relief so far. Hope they find a balance tomorrow when Deb goes to the hospital. Our hearts ache for Deb and all of you. Let's keep the hope going. We love you!
ReplyDeleteWill keep praying for pain relief and no confusion and no falls! Hoping and praying Deb will have a good day in the hospital and things will get adjusted to as close to perfect as can be!
ReplyDeleteToday, Deb came into my mind so strong, and tonight you have answered my questions, Hopefully, she will gain balance after Thursday.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray. Stan, we thank you for keeping us all informed.
Kathy & Rich Weller
Continuing to hold Deb up in my prayers, and for all of you. Will pray for the middle ground to be found!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to hold Deb up in my prayers, and for all of you. Will pray for the middle ground to be found!
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ReplyDeleteSo many friends here have asked me today (at church for Choir) "How is your sister doing"? I look forward to sharing this news - less pain and still working to improve the situation. I will ask them to pray for the better balance and for Deb to balance that grand baby on her knee in April! If any one can prove the Dr's prediction wrong, it is my sister. Love you & missing you, Deb.
ReplyDeletePraying!!
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