Today has been a continuation of what was happening yesterday, as Adam talked about in the last post. Mom battled some high fevers through the night so the doctors and nurses helped her deal with those as best as they could. She slept well between the times they were checking on her or doing something for her. That's an improvement from the night before when her chills kept her awake. The fevers and the medicine have made her very tired so she has still been sleeping most of the day today. Her team of doctors came in this morning and said they do see she has a bacterial infection which is causing her fevers. They are now giving her antibiotics to treat the infection and expect her to feel better within 24 hours.
When she is awake, which is rare, her attitude is positive and she seems happy. I am impressed with her strength once again. God is absolutely hearing our prayers and bringing her through this difficult time. He's sent His peace that passes all understanding.
Mom has a hope greater than anything on earth can promise us. She trusts in her Savior who we are celebrating this Christmastime. John Piper wrote: This omnipotent, effective, protecting love does not spare us
from calamities in this life, but brings us safe to everlasting joy with
God.
May He continue to give Mom joy despite her trials, and all of her friends and family as well.
Still saying some special prayers for you, Mary. Keep fighting and one day soon, you will be home to celebrate Christmas with all your family. Thanks to your kids for faithfully keeping us updated..
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The faith that Mary and the rest of you show is Truly Awesome! God is with each and everyone of you! I will keep lifting up Mary in my daily prayers! God Bless each and everyone of you kids.
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We are praying for you everyday!! Please let us know when you are up for visitors. Sounds like you are resting and recovering now, and that is the best for you!! My prayers are that you never have to go through this ever again!! I love you and will continue to pray everyday and as many times as I think of you in one day!!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Kimmy
Mary, I'm lifting you and your family up in daily prayer and I know that He hears these prayers. I do believe in His power and Grace. You and your family have been powerful witnessess of this.
ReplyDeleteI'll trust that you can be home with your beautiful family for the birthday of the Lord. God bless.
Love, Jonelle(Heaton)Garzanelli
Praying for you today! I hope you are able to get your rest and to get your fever down. I will pray that the worst if past and that you are on the road to recovery and this is the last of your suffering!! I love you!~Kimmy
ReplyDeleteOur prayers go out to you and your family and may you recover quickly to return home to your family! The Lord be with you and your family during your recovery! We pray that you continue to stay strong! Jean Robinson
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