Mama had a better day today. She made a little progress in eating. Not quite enough for them to remove the IV nutrition, but she made great strides. Her doctor, Dr. Pillarisetty, has a social worker organizing all the details for her to go home with home healthcare services for her IV. They expect to discharge her sometime tomorrow. She is so looking forward to being in her home, sleeping in her own bed and trying to eat foods she enjoys.
We had an amazing answer to prayer today. I just need to share how good our God is! The nurse told us a CT scan was ordered for Mama today and confirmed that her PIC line could be used for the contrast. This was the first time we heard about it. It had not been discussed in the early morning rounds. Shortly after finding this out, there was a nursing change. The new nurse came in with a quart of contrast for Mama to drink before the scan. To the nurse’s surprise, she found much resistance with Daddy and I. We explained that she can’t drink that much in a day, let alone in an hour. We asked her why the other nurse said it was to be done through her PIC line and now it is in a drink form. She was trying to follow orders and was trying to find a way of making it happen. She went to get a onetime extra dose of anti-nausea medication to see if it would help Mama get most of it down. Her plan was to give her an IV dose, wait 10 minutes and then have Mama start drinking. We were sick thinking about what it was going to do to her. It would be guaranteed violent vomiting. So we started praying over Mama. We asked the Lord to protect her. We asked Him to pour out wisdom and understanding on the doctors and nurses and to give them direction. If this contrast was not needed, we asked that He would keep her nurse from trying to force this contrast on her. And if it was truly needed, we asked that He would make a way for her to drink it without sickness. As soon as we got done praying, the nurse came in and was getting the IV meds ready. And in walked our answer to prayer! Dr. Pillarisetty came in for his rounds early today. We brought the contrast issue to his attention and He called off the liquid contrast. Somehow there was a mix up on the orders or how they were read. It was to be contrast through her PIC Line after all. The Lord sent him into Mama’s room just in the knick of time. We were so grateful for God’s protection and for sending the doctor on his rounds early today. All glory goes to our heavenly father.
Mama went for her CT scan this evening with no problems. The doctor had ordered the scan in preparation for her kidney procedure this next week. It is nice to have it all taken care of so she doesn’t have to make a special trip for it next week.
Thank you once again for keeping Mama in prayer. Prayers are being answered.
With love,
Carmen & family
7 comments:
I have only called oh, a half a dozen times to get an update from Carmen today so I will not bother you again sweet, beautiful, brave mom. Sleep well precious lady.
Know as you fall asleep you are in my constant prayers. I have never been as glad to have continual interrupted sleep as I have in these last 3 weeks.
Thank you Lord for gently nudging so many of us awake throughout all hours of the night to pray for mom. You are definitely covered 24/7 sweet lady.
I am constantly drawn back to '95 when you walked away from your job/income and your home with dad to come stay at Children's hospital with us for 5 months. You gave up so much for us. Dad, your sacrifice was great as well in sending mom to help us get through that horrible season of our life, and being without her for so long. You two love so sacrificially. I am learning / have learned, so much from you both.
Continue to be strong and courageous. When I thought week after week, month after month that Brittain's suffering would have no end,God was faithful.
It came in His time not mine. I would have preferred it sooner, but His mercies were there as I look back behind us now. It was just too hard to see them while we were in the eye of the unrelenting storm. We will keep speaking His love and promises over you. Your rest will come.
Keep trusting Him for every moment.
My heart is overwhelmed with love for you both.
Kimberly
Deva,I think I saw that cloud
tonight. The dye in the IV instead of having to drink what you would
have thrown up was an awesome answer to prayer. For such a major, major surgery any small
improvement is a big plus. So
often when I have been almost ready to give up in despair the
Lord gives that 11th hour answer
and I suddenly realized that He
had it planned all along but was
trying my faith to see if I would really trust Him. The battle is not over yet but the victory is
sure. We love you and stand with you. Your brother Dean
Dearest Ladeva,
As I read the blog, I tensed at the thought of you having to drink the contrast. It is not easy, even without a history of nausea. You, Warren, Carmen, and all the family, must have had such horrible dread. I am so very glad that your very own angels, in Carmen, Warren, and family, were there with you to assertively bring this error to their attention. I know, without doubt, that God hears your prayers, as well as all your family, and your many friends.
Wishing you a better day today.
Love and Blessings,
Cindy R.
Hello Duckie,
Girls, thank you again for this blog. It helps us understand w/o calling all that is happening and to keep those prayers coming.
This day was especially helpful to know that prayers are being answered.
Your doctor is on top of protecting our girl and for that we love him too.
I bet Duckie will be happy to be in her own bed. Imagine, a full nights sleep w/ no one waking her (for any reason).
I have read this almost every day and never ever has there been so much courage. GOD BLESS and keep you safe love.
You know we would change all of this for you if we had the power.
So much love, prayers and respect headed your way. Jeanzie
Lin H says JOY Our God is so good and so faithful. I am so happy to hear about yet another miracle for you dear Diva. Coming home will feel so good....to be in your own place so you can snuggle down where ever you please! You and Warren and family with have such relief to be home. The dye did scare me...Thank you Lord for sending Dr Pillarisetty at that perfect moment! Jo sends her love to you. She may be over to paint today. Jeannie is doing so good! I know you are proud of her as I am too. I long for the time we can visit and laugh and paint together all four of us! I pray for a pain free and safe ride home for you and your family. Love you!
my sister, my sister....
as you are just about to go into this urgent surgery,our hearts are with you.
we are praying for you non stop.
i am so sorry that you are having to go thru this dee and feel so stinkin helpless that there is not much that i can do however we will pray constantly and that is the best that we can do anyway.praying for angels to protect you, for supernatural wisdom for the drs and nurses in surgery and for God's mighty healing touch. i love you so much dee, more than i could ever put into words and will be close in heart and close in touch.. djkz
God is so good! It is hard for me to remember to leave it in his hands - he always answers our prayers. I am so glad you didn't have to drink that awful dye!
tddc (terry diane dewalt crary)
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