If I could sum up our day in one word, it would be exhaustion! I think everyone feels the same way. Dennis, Tim, & Mark remained at the nursing home tonight. Jessica and I brought the kids back to Dennis' house. This way, we are close if we need to go. If it's the middle of the night, we will just leave the kids with Haley & Bekah and allow them to rest. We were looking for something for the little girls to sleep in since they weren't prepared to spend the night. We found a few of Jerri's nightgowns. Jessica suggested to the girls to wear "grannydowns" tonight. I took their picture, but for whatever reason, I can't get the reader to accept my camera card. They look so cute! I will eventually post them. Tensions are beginning to rise with the kids, but I must say that their behavior has been exceptional considering what they've gone through in the last two days. Edna is Jerri's room mate. She has a terrible cough. I was able to help her get some water tonight and had the chance to pray with her. Shortly after he cough ceased a little and she went to sleep. Thanks again for your prayers. Goodnight!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, 7:30 PM
Our nurse, Monica, had to leave on a family emergency. Her grandson was rushed to the hospital. Please add them both to your prayers. Robert is our new nurse. He is very kind and helpful. He will be here until 8 AM tomorrow. There is still not much change. The kids have been great to this point, but they are starting to get restless. Bekah is feeling better, but Abbi has a severe headache. Immediate family and George & Connie are here. Connie brought a craft for the kids to do. I haven't seen it yet, but she knows how to take care of us. We had Cassano's for dinner. It was good, but just not what it used to be. Dennis was able to retire to a private room and get about an hour and a half of sleep. Thanks for your prayers.
Thursday, 1:45 PM
Jerri's respirations have decreased to 9 per minute, but she is comfortable. Dennis is getting some rest in a chair. Mark has his family here with us as well as George & Connie and Dick & Carol. Connie went and got us all some lunch. Monica is our nurse today. She is wonderful. Thank you for your prayers.
Thursday, 9 AM
Tim called and said his mom was still strong. All of her vitals were unchanged from last night and the only thing bringing her down were the respirations. Dennis requested "real" coffee, so Tim brought him breakfast and coffee from McDonalds (sorry, Mark). I've made a pot and plan to bring it in the thermos. Haley and Hunter are going with me. Bekah and Holly are staying here to take care of Annie (the chocolate lab). It sure is cold here, but the Son is shining! I found another great picture. This one is of Dennis & Jerri Christmas 06. Her smile there was a rare gift, even at that time. They have been married for 44 years! Dennis is the picture of a great husband. He has faithfully taken care of her and been her advocate from the beginning.
Thursday Morning
It's almost 7:30 and Tim's heading back out to the nursing home. I will shower and follow behind. Some got a good night of sleep, others struggled. I woke at 1:30 with Bekah. She has a nervous stomach. I'm thankful that it wasn't my first diagnosis of a stomach virus. I don't know that I can deal with that right now. She has rested comfortable from about 3:00 on. Each of the kids is dealing wtih this in their own way. Some have chosen not to go back out today. We'll let them deal with it as they choose. I will update as I know more. I'm sure Dennis is exhausted. Pray for strength for him. I found a picture on his computer that was taken sometime this summer. I thought I would share it with you. From the left is Abbi, Hunter, Mason, Jerri, Bekah, & Holly. The back row is Jessica, Madison, Mark, Tim, LeAnn, & Haley.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Late Wednesday Update
We are at Dennis' house and Mark and his family went home as well. Dennis is still there with the hopsice nurse (a different one than who we had most of the day). As of 8:30 when we left, she was still hanging on. She had several visitors today. At one point, I think I counted about 30 people in the room. You should've seen the guy's face at Burger King when I ordered 30 sandwiches! We will try to get some sleep and face tomorrow as it comes. Until then, thank you for your prayers. It was through them that we were able to have ample time with her, tell her what we wanted to, and be together as a family. God is good, ALL the time.
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