Dad had a rough night last night. Pain and a sort of panic interrupted his rest. He currently has a slight fever and the nurse has noted a slight crackling in his left lung. The staff here is attentive and well informed and we feel that he is in good hands.
The doctor was just here and removed the covering from dad's incision. As dad likes to say, there is a 12 to 14-inch "zipper" running straight down the center of his belly. I admit, seeing the incision was alarming. Yet another reality check as his condition emerges daily.
He is attempting his first "walk" now. If he gets out of the room he will be doing more than expected.
Please continue to pray for strength and peace for him. Pray against fever, infection, blood clots, and pneumonia. These are the greatest threats to his recovery at this time. He remains feisty as usual, but he is certainly in an obvious struggle.
Peace and love to you all.
Joy LaVale
(on behalf of the Beiler family)
P.S. In the process of writing this post, with three people in assistance, he walked to the door of his room and back to his chair. We are thrilled at this progress and he is saying that he would like to try that again after a quick nap. Thanks to Josh and Nikki for assisting dad on his first walk and for the prayers!
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Hey Uncle Jonie and family,
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see you guys this morning! Just wanted to let you all know we are praying and thinking of all you! We love you guys and are praying for a quick recovery!
If you need anything please call us, we are really close!
And if you need help walking again Josh would love to help you!
Love ya's
Nicki and Josh
Great to hear that Jonas is up and about ... we are praying for you all here at House on the Rock ... we can't wait to see you back at the Family Center!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bruce McCracken
Glad Jonas' spirits are up; The Senior Center crew is praying for the entire family.
ReplyDeleteA little church in Gardners, PA, with some very dear prayer warriors, (near my hometown) is praying for you also.
In my thoughts and prayers,
~Erin
Wow...wow...wow....I check in on Carl and find THIS !!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnn and Jonas, Greetings from Colorado. We will keep you in our prayers for a speedy recovery.... without infection or any other 'problems'.
Hugs to you both,
Al and Linda
Uncle Jonie,
ReplyDeleteI can hardly imagine you in a hospital with people swarming around you all day and perpetual beeping objects going off for no apparent reason! I'm sure Nini has a noise-maker for you ... we found that harp music helped to drown out the other hospital noises at night too. It sounds like you may just need some time in Florida to recover in the warm sunshine...promise we won't visit! :) We're thinking of you and look forward to these updates on your progress.
Lots of love and prayers,
Andrea (for all of the Weavers)
P.S. Kate had a routine MRI yesterday that turned out to be in fact routine --- she was singing a made-up rendition of "Deck the Halls," at the top of her lungs as she was wheeled into the anesthesia room; hmmm, maybe you'll do the same with all of the meds they have you on!!!
Hey Jonas,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I'm praying for you and a speedy recovery. If you're up to it you can meet us at the Brasserie Tuesday night. :>)
I just think about you all the time! You are always in my prayers...I am asking Jesus to hold you close and to continue to fill you with peace.
ReplyDeleteRemember, you can do THIS day.
love you all,
Fan
Jonas & Anne, You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this challenging time of recovery. My memories are vivid of walking through this with my husband. It is as Fan says, keep your focus only on this day, God gives His sufficient grace as needed. Though I confess there were many a time it was the mere minutes I needed to overcome. Blessings and peace.
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