Things continue to improve with Robert. He had a lot of energy on Friday and Saturday. When we went to pick up our van from the transmission shop, he drove himself home - and even stopped at Winco and shopped by himself! Well, Sunday was a crash day from overdoing...he spent the whole day laying down. Today he went for physical therapy in the pool, and will do that 2 more times this week. That should help get him in shape. We are waiting to hear about the scan he had last Thursday - no word from the Dr yet. Tonight I drove him to Salem for Bible Study - his first time this year. Dad found him a great pillow to carry with him that helps him to sit for longer periods - it even has a carrying strap. Bed sores sure do take a looong time to heal.
Rosanna has been in Nebraska a week already. All the reports we have from her so far are good. She is mostly going through orientation and training. Saturday she went horseback riding, an activity they use often with the teens.
As for the van transmission - it turned out to be a minor repair, as far as transmission work goes. The bill was just over $400 and God had already provided most of it. We are so grateful for that!
I am creating a spread sheet for our expenses for pancreatitis. This has proved challenging because I don't use Excel much. I'm sure with some help and some tweaking I will be able to track who wants our money, how much total is going out and what is the grand total. But for now, the most interesting fact I have noticed as I've entered the different charges, is that there were (so far) a total of 18 doctors that worked on Robert's case while he was hospitalized! Some of them I never met - some were radiologists that probably just read an x-ray. The different amounts charged by the different Dr's is quite interesting as well...I wonder what basis is used for determining their fees?!? It can not be the amount of time spent with the patient - some who spent very little time charged the most! One of life's mysteries that will probably never be solved.
Thanks for traveling with us.
~Jeanette
Things that should never be...
10 years ago
3 comments:
Glad to hear things are going well. I too remember how Bob drives. It's a miracle that any of us from Fresno ever lived. Ask Bob about the time we turned off his lights and drove through the mountains to Camp. It's one of those moments in time that will forever be embedded in my brain.
Take care, my friend.
Terry
Cabin 20 still on watch
Good News!!
Now,I know, Mom will be able to sleep better....She does compare doctors notes and she's sooooo happy to know that Robert is doing better and becoming more independent.
Yes, Robert we ask lots of questions because we are concerned and so connected to your journey as you are with us! :)
Keep that pool therapy going...you know that our weather is so warm, that you could come here and exercise too!!! :)
Great to hear God's prayer warriors continuing to read about your journey and continuing to prayer for your healing....
Love you....Mom and Diane
P.S. Jeanette and Robby...Good Job!!
Dear folks, I have been praying for your family since my dear friend Karen (Robert's sis) told me he was in the hospital with pancreatitis. My father-in-law had it several years ago, and I know how painful and difficult it can be to recover from. Thank God, as well as your many supporters, that Robert continues to improve. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as your journey to better health continues. Hang in there! My husband had colon cancer three years ago, and we remember daily how the love and prayers of others helped us through! Rose Ann Hale
roseannhale@gmail.com
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