Big, Bad Storms are passing through Durham. Fortunately, the one here is now on its way to another location. I don't know when I have heard such violent thunder along with the wind that ushered the rain. Good thing the storm only lasted about 20 minutes, so now I feel comfortable getting on the computer.
Lee has had a fair day today. It started off really good and he said he felt good. About 10:00 he had to go to the I.V. lab and have a PICC line inserted into his L brachial vein. (Catheter goes all the way to the heart) this is a line that is about 20 inches long and can stay in his arm 3 weeks to 3 months. He has to have it because he will need to stay on antibiotics via I.V. Anyway he was a little tired after that and the chest tube in his right side was causing some discomfort. He was able to walk more today and his heart did very well. He continues to maintain a normal rhythm. He know that he does have to walk to get his strength.
One thing that I noticed as the day wore on is that Lee appeared to become increasingly short of breath. The pulmonary doctors came by around 7:30 pm. and they felt that his chest tube may be occluded. Again it just seems like every time one thing gets fixed another breaks down. It is no wonder that Lee is beginning to be discouraged from time to time.
I suppose this is the one thing that neither Lee nor I were prepared for. (break-downs and fixes or See Saw days and weeks ) We were both so naive that we truly believed that once he got new lungs or lung he would immediately be able to regain his strength. Somehow we were both under the delusion that all problems would be solved after that. We were prepared for the risks and they were explained in detail to both of us but being the eternal optimist that we both are.......I suppose we looked the other way. As Lee has encountered these "bumps in the road"( as they are referred to here), we have both found encouragement from all of you and we want you to know that has played a major role in our survival. ( Lee's physical, mine mental ).
Dennis, once again, rescued me for dinner and we got caught in that awful storm I described earlier. Tomorrow I hope to be able to see my sister-in-law, Mary Nell for a visit along with Genice and Roger. It is always good for Lee to see those of you from home.
Take care Blog followers and along with me let's pray that Lee will have a good day tomorrow and that his chest drainage will improve.
More Later............................................Brenda
Just like the storm, you keep having some thunder with your sunshine. But its wonderful that he is walking more and more and getting stronger. He is in such great hands with those specialists, I'm sure the drainage will improve soon. You both are a strong inspiration to us all. Tomorrow will bring sunshine with visits from family. Our love to you both...Bonnie and Julia
ReplyDeleteI pray every night for your continued strength & Mr. Lee, keep those laps going so we can see both of you back at the center!
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Suzanne Legg
I finally figured out how to get on the blog, from hearing from Bill and Hewitt talk about it.
ReplyDeleteI set hear and read from day one when you started posting.
Lee you have some very pretty calves here on the hill.
Shelia and I keep praying for you. See you soon.
Rick Rhyne
You both remain in our prayers. Our God is holding you in his hands through all of this. I know that your family is looking forward to having you back home, so listen to the doctors, keep your spirits up, and you'll be home in no time!
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