We just returned from the clinic and unfortunately Lee must be admitted to the hospital again. He has fluid in his lung and also an infection. We are at the condo waiting for the hospital to call whenever a room is available. He is to be started on I.V. antibiotics as soon as he is admitted. Tomorrow he is scheduled for a bronchoscopy and insertion of another chest tube to drain the fluid from his chest cavity. We anticipate at least one week hospitalization....................we hope no longer.
Each time Lee is admitted to the hospital, he looses time at the Center for Living. These admissions usually leave him weaker and with more loss of weight. It is becoming increasingly difficult for him to maintain his level of determination to recover from this event. I have to admit that I, too, am finding it more and more difficult to keep up the fighting spirit. We are both so tired of getting to the point of seeing the end of the tunnel only to be knocked down again. This is an extremely difficult battle to fight.
I really wish I could write something good right now, but quite frankly, I am too discouraged at this point. I am so afraid that this admission will become another three week ordeal and that we will fail once again.
I wish I did not have to write such a depressing blog..............but write, I must. It is in the writing that I can remove some of my fears and look at our life in the reality that it is. Please forgive me for that. Lee calls me his "cheerleader"...............I will try to remember that as we approach these next days. Pray that we can all be cheerleaders again for Lee. We both need a cheering section right now.
I will continue to keep you posted on this blog.................................................................................
More Later.....................................................Brenda
I'm so sorry to hear this news! Keep us posted, as I know you will. Please know that I am praying for BOTH of you.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, I know how hard this is because I'm one of the people that can say. Been there done that. It's a lot of ups & downs, but Lee is alive and you both had a wonderful time this past week end. The woderful times will come again, but Duke and you both need to make sure Lee gets better. We enjoy your blog and so proud on the both of you. The family & friends will take care of Vale. God Bless and we all will keep praying. lol
ReplyDeleteBless your hearts.. My heart is breaking for you guys.. I know it has to be hard but anything worth having is worth fighting for. I just hate you guys have to keep fighting.. I know you guys will win this battle, I have all the faith in the world in you. I wish I could reach through the pc and hug you both..Please keep posting, I ck this blog every nite before going to bed so I will know how you guys are doing. Will keep you as always in my prayers and we are still cheering you on at work!
ReplyDeletelove you both very much
I guess I was asleep when I posted the above.. I forgot to click who I was! Maybe I dont know who I am. lol..
ReplyDeleteover look the goofy midget redneck..
Bill, thank you so much for all of your comments throughout as you are able to share your own experience. Your accounts of your past help to ground the perspective of their present day. I hope that all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteMom, I'll call later to check in. Love you both.