We just arrived home from the hospital and Billy is worn out! He was not able to get very much rest in the hospital and was really looking forward to his own bed! Dr. Boyer came by at 8:00am yesterday and removed the lumbar drain and said that if he was able to get up in the afternoon without a headache (which would mean that there was still a lot of drainage) we would probably be able to come home today! Well, he never once complained of a headache or nausea so they removed the catheter also and let him walk around a little last night. He did great!!!!
This morning, Lora, Dr. Boyer’s nurse, came by and said that he would be discharged today! Praise God! It is all happening so fast!! (Not necessarily fast enough for Billy…time has been passing fairly slowly for him at times). We got to leave the hospital at 11am this morning and stopped to get him something to eat before coming home so he could rest!
We are to go back to the doctor’s office Monday so they can take out the staples and make sure that everything is going as planned. We ask that you continue to pray for God’s Will in his rehabilitation and recovery!
We thank God for the most amazing 6 months of our lives!! We have met so many wonderful people and have become closer to those around us. The Lord has definitely provided for all our needs during this time and we give Him ALL the glory!! Thank you again for all your prayers and support during this difficult time!!
Our time at UT this past week allowed us to meet other families going through equally challenging situations and we ask that you remember them in your prayers also. I can’t remember names except for the Hunts. Mr. Hunt was injured in a motorcycle accident October 11th and has several injuries/health issues going on (some pre-existing). He is a wonderful Christian man with a loving wife and two teenage children. Please be praying that God will strengthen them all for the days/weeks and months ahead!
Before we left this morning we heard from Ray Whitehead. We spent a lot of time together praying together during our first visit to the hospital (for his wife, Billy & others in the unit). They have been home for a while and have been very active (enjoying the summer with their young daughter). Ray and Kimberly came to UT today for a checkup! She is doing well and we pray that her recovery continues to go well also! We look forward to getting together with them outside the hospital soon!
