Well, yesterday was the first day I missed blogging since starting. I was at home doing a multitude of errands but our computer was on the fritz. By the time it was fixed I had missed the opportunity to write.
Maybe that was a good thing. The last three days have been a struggle. The doctors are bringing Lynn off his pain drugs and he is experiencing some withdrawal symptoms- loss of appetite, chills then sweats, nausea, and emotions close to the surface. They are monitoring him carefully and I am sure it could be much worse. It IS a GOOD thing to be going off this medication and I know in a couple of days it will be better BUT it is just hard to see him have to go through this. So many mountains to climb!!!!!!
On the therapy side, he continues to hone his skills. He realized yesterday how to make transfers from the chair easier on him self and his therapist told him today he was totally on the right track.
He lost his roommate, Hector, today also. He was a great roommate, loved baseball, on the quiet side, just a very nice guy. Lynn was happy for him but also sad to lose a new friend.
Nancy & Lynn,
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy, for the update. It is nice to hear that Lynn is getting off of the pain meds and it sounds like that is quite the ordeal. We will continue with you both in our prayers. Please feel free to ask for any help with anything in Eugene or Sweet Home. We have the time and are ready to support in any way you may need us.
Love,
Mike & Debbie
Nancy & Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention this. Debbie and I saw Joey while he was helping with the site crew cleaning up after the Jamboree. He was a good worker and provided lots of help. It was nice to see him and glad to have his help!
Mike