Slow and Steady

Well, you are stuck with me for at least one more update but I must start by thanking all for stepping up to the request for prayers to get Lee's pain under control and allow to get some rest last night. I had not seen or heard her so uncomfortable in over 20 years since right after her first spinal fusion surgery when they had just placed the bolts and screws necessary for securing the cervical halo to her skull. Thankfully, by this morning she was quick to share that your prayers and her care team had brought her pain down to much more tolerable levels and even allowed her to get some blocks of much needed sleep.

The rest of the day was action-packed as they had to place an additional central line in order to accommodate IV nutrition while we await the necessary healing to begin testing the new feeding tube. She will have her first round of the new IV "formula" tonight since she's now been without any significant nutrition for several days. She was able to get up and walk around the hallway a couple of times today but, as you might expect less than 24 hours after surgery, it comes at a cost with elevating her pain levels. It's pretty challenging for her to move around with multiple pumps, lines, and hoses so please pray for her continued perseverance as she sets personal goals to help try and get all of her "systems" working again after surgery.

Thanks again for all of your prayers, notes, texts, and the many other ways you make us both feel so loved and supported. We'll do our best to keep you updated as the journey continues on what we pray is a steady, even if slow, road to recovery.

Steve

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Comments

Wanda Royal:

Continuing prayers for both of you.

Karren Logan:

Prayers and love, for both of you. Praying for the Lord's healing.

Elizabeth Holmes:

Continued prayers

Jane Levin:

Thanks for the update Steve. Helps so much to know how to pray for her (and you)! And we continue to do so.

Ellen Bunch :

Steve thank you for being so supportive even if you can't be there with her. I know it's been hard for you to rest too... so now maybe you can get some well deserved sleep. Praying for You and Lee Bob . Love you guys

Margaret McPhee:

Continuing good thoughts and prayers for Lee's recovery and that you are together soon.

Steve Braden:

Praise the Lord for rest Lee received and her pain control. We are continuing to pray for both of you. Love you guys

Jennifer Keller:

Prayers for healing, and for both of you as you're apart.

Rebecca M Doty:

Thank you for the update. I will pray that the healing continues. Becky Maples Dity