First I would like to apologize for not posting for a while.
Last week was a difficult week.
Randy had a fever all last week and was not doing very well. Hence, that means I was not doing very well either. By the end of the week I was downright discouraged.
By Sunday I needed another blessing.
Both my sons were sick so they are not allowed in, so my two sweet son
in laws came over and gave Randy, his mother and I all blessings. Doug said that the recovery would hasten in
Randy’s illness . He told me to be
strong and don’t be afraid to make decisions that Randy usually makes. He also said I needed to let people help me
because they are anxious to give me support in any way they can. I should use their talents to help me with my needs and Randy’s recovery. So
true. I guess I need to be a little more humble and
less independent. It is hard for me to
have to ask for help, so I am being
humbled.
So here is the good news.
Sunday Randy was still doing poorly.
On Monday his temperature was down.
He was acting more awake and alert, and in more pain. (bad part, but really good in a way, I'll explain later). About 4 p.m. he opened his eyes, both of them
at the same time and all the way open, focused on me for about 5 minutes. His mom and I both started crying, because we
haven’t seen them or any movement for a week now. Not only this but he started moving his feet
a little bit, and he moved his arms and neck a little also. We were ecstatic! They have morphine ordered for him when he
needs it and I let them give him some.
When the neuron sheaths around his muscles start to wake up
it is very painful. People who have had
this say it is like a foot being asleep with pins and needles. That is happening to every muscle in his body
so it has got to be painful. But it also
means he is starting to get better and heal.
Hence, good and bad.
Today when I went in he not only opened his eyes for me but
he also moved his arms to answer questions I asked him. I asked him,
“ if you can hear me move your arm.”
He moved it. So I thought it was
a fluke so I asked him on the other side, he moved it. I have been reading him the scriptures when
he has more wakeful moments and I asked him if he wanted me to read him the
scriptures, he again moved his arm. This
is such good news as that means his brain involvement is also improving, along
with his body.
Today I am happy I can share the GOOD NEWS with you.
Wonderful news! I am so happy for all of you!
ReplyDeleteDani and I are so happy to hear this. We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you! Good news!
ReplyDeleteDear wonderful Marie. Your post made JoLynne and I so happy. Thank you
ReplyDeleteYahoo!! So excited!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news Marie. I hope he continues to make good progress.
ReplyDeleteSuch good news for you and your sweet family! From Connie Livingston
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