I told a friend last night that recovery seems like 2 steps forward, 1 step back...kind of like climbing a mountain of sand. This morning it feels like we're closer the bottom of the mountain than the top. Nothing majorly bad has happened, really. It's just that nothing majorly good is happening either.
Daryl perked up yesterday afternoon and took a 6-lap walk around the Unit and felt like he was making progress. His friend (and one of our Pastors) Terry flew up and surprised Daryl with an overnight visit. What a blessing it was, even though I'm sure Daryl was frustrated at not feeling like interacting more while Terry was here.
This morning we're in a different place. Daryl is really tired - he describes it as a "malaise" - general body weakness, lethargy, discomfort. He's worried that something is going wrong, even though the Drs and staff think he's doing OK. I think Daryl feels like he's "failing" them in some way by not being far enough along or acting like a weakling. I don't get this sense at all, but I'm sure if it were me in the bed I might just feel the same.
So please continue to pray for God's Grace and Mercy to flood into Daryl, and for internal/whole-body healing. Pray for energy to get up and move around, and for wisdom to know when "enough is enough" so he doesn't overdo it.
Maybe it's the overcast and rainy day that is making it feel overcast and rainy within this room right now. Anyway, thanks for lifting us up. I'll update later -
Good morning guys! It is rainy and overcast here too. But am glad for the rain. Hangeth thou in there, Daryl! This too shall pass! Is there a good book you'd like to read since you have some time to kill? This might be the time to do it. You will be a better P.A. for going through this. I'm a nurse and going through my surgery's made me much more compassionate to my patients. It's hard for us medical people to be the patient sometimes. We know too much and are impatient. But hang in there and trust in the Lord. (and now I'll get off my soapbox)
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Mary Ann
Daryl keep your spirits up. Remember you will have good days and bad ones. That does not neccessarily mean you are doing bad. Quit being a PA and be a patient. Quit over thinking everything. Just rest and concentrate on getting better. We are continuing to pray for you all. Remember you have to relinquish control to God. This is out of your hands. Wendy, Thanks so much for the wonderful updates. I look forward to them. Please take care of yourself. Tell Daryl I will come up there to give him a swift Kick if I need to :)
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