Friday, June 18 A long week

June 18, 2010
This has been a long week for Bob. He started out Monday with a very stiff neck and headache. The neck and head grew more and more uncomfortable by the hour, until Wed. evening, we were back at St. Luke’s ER, with support from our hospitalist, Dr. Sankpill. Fortunately, Bob did not have a bleed in the head, and they were able to give Bob a shot for pain and the headache subsided. His INR ( blood viscosity) is too thin now, so we adjust and re- adjust.
It is truly comforting to have a hospital with such a professional and caring staff to take care of Bob. The ER doctor called Bob the following night to check in on him. He told Bob obviously he did not have spinal meningitis or he would be dead. That made Bob laugh.
We have been to rehab twice this week for OT and PT. He is flying through PT with no major problems except for the stiff neck. OT has some interesting exercises for his double vision.
Bob finished his work at VHHs this week and packed up his office with Katie and Chris’ help. He is now officially on vacation. Yea!!!!!!!
We walked for 30 minutes the first three days of this week. We stopped walking only because of the stiff neck and headache. Hopefully we can walk to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow.
We visit with the heart doctor Thursday. His office is scheduling surgery about one week out, so we are hoping to have Bob’s heart procedure done the first week in July.
As we go through these days of waiting, resting, and growing in our faith we are reminded of these verses.
Isaiah 43:2-4
When you pass through the waters I will be with you. When you pass through the rivers they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire you will not be burned-the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God. You are precious and honored in my sight and I love you.
Psalm 66:12
We went through fire and through water, but you brought us out to rich fulfillment!


Again, we have loved the cards and visits and all types of communication of love and support to us this week. We are humbled. Thank you, thank you, thank you.