Well it has been a good couple of weeks, Sandy is getting stronger and feeling better every day! She passed her driver test given by her Aunt Lyssa and was given her car back on April 15th. She has since been doing a remarkable job of getting life back on track. She is able to take care of her kids without the hired help! We are still waiting for a shipment of medication from the U.S. it was stuck at customs for 9 days hopefully we get it this week. We were to have her on this stuff till we get back to Sanoviv to strengthen her body in preparation for the vaccine. We also received word that we will be going back sooner, probably mid June because her Chiropractor who was seeing her is away the last week in June and she wants to continue treatment on her when we return. Today she is at the dentist having her fillings removed as this was something Sanoviv requested but she was to ill to have it done out there, the mercury in the fillings is not good for the liver making healing tough for her body.
On a very happy note, the fundraiser in Steinbach was awesome there was 300 people with a great meal and the entertainment top notch!! It is hard to express our gratitude we feel very undeserving. It was so cool to watch all the people working together to make the day happen many of them had never met before. We have no idea how to go about thanking everyone. Oh and they informed me I said the sh*t word during my speech, I didn't notice my ticker was pounding to hard but if it offended you I'm sorry I meant it in a good way like poop, feces, stool. Anyway they raised $16,500.00 after expenses WOW !!!!
We are grateful to all prayed for us during this crazy time in our life as there were many days we were so distraught it was almost impossible to pray or to know what to pray for. We were so happy with the help we received from everyone, some days it felt like we just couldn't do one more day, exhaustion,and desperation made some days to difficult to go on. You really start to wonder what the great plan is, what is the big picture and why can't we see it. Just then He would send an angel to the rescue. Gonna owe a lot of people for a long time.
The people at South Junction "Shakers restaurant" have informed us that they will be selling t-shirts and doing a community fundraiser in Sprague on May 22. It will incl silent auction, garage sale, bake sale at the school in Sprague.
Also Piney is having a Ladies Spring Tea on May 8th and proceeds will also be donated. All I can think or speak is WOW!!!!!!
So again thanks for ALL the support in every shape and form!
-Susan
Wednesday, April 28
Tuesday, April 13
Home again, Home again, Jiggity-jig
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3: 16&17
Sandy came home from the hospital on Sunday. She was staying in a hospital just south of the Canadian Border. She says she feels much better now. I think I will try to unpack my suitcase now.
Her Aunt took her outfit shopping for the Fundraiser on Sunday. Sandy had to buy a size 1 jean from the teeny-bopper section!
-Susan
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3: 16&17
Sandy came home from the hospital on Sunday. She was staying in a hospital just south of the Canadian Border. She says she feels much better now. I think I will try to unpack my suitcase now.
Her Aunt took her outfit shopping for the Fundraiser on Sunday. Sandy had to buy a size 1 jean from the teeny-bopper section!
-Susan
Thursday, April 8
Parole!
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
We made parole! The warden was sympathetic and gave us our walking papers! What a beautiful site to see the BIG gate open.
We arrived home in the night. The flight home was rough on Sandy and very exhausting for both of us. I think her electrolytes depleted throughout the flight as she was a quite unsteady on her feet and somewhat forgetful by the time we got home. Think we may have to go to emerg today to check her potassium. The doctor said for the first while we would have to get them checked 2 times a week
She was 122 lbs when we left the clinic and I lost 5 lbs!
Oh and the coffee...I tried a cup in Starbucks in San Diego airport and I couldn't drink it cause it didn't taste good. I thought this was because I don't like Starbucks, so I gave it another try in Denver airport. Got McDonald's coffee which I always buy, but turns out I didn't like that one either. I think I have been cured!! "My name is Susan and I am a recovering coffeeholic" (not that I am admitting to anything).
Sandy is very excited to see the kids today, as I am. It's so good to be back.
Anyway looking forward to fundraiser hope to see you all there!
And thank-you everyone for commenting on this blog. It was very encouraging to see when we were in the clink!
-Susan
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,
says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10
We made parole! The warden was sympathetic and gave us our walking papers! What a beautiful site to see the BIG gate open.
We arrived home in the night. The flight home was rough on Sandy and very exhausting for both of us. I think her electrolytes depleted throughout the flight as she was a quite unsteady on her feet and somewhat forgetful by the time we got home. Think we may have to go to emerg today to check her potassium. The doctor said for the first while we would have to get them checked 2 times a week
She was 122 lbs when we left the clinic and I lost 5 lbs!
Oh and the coffee...I tried a cup in Starbucks in San Diego airport and I couldn't drink it cause it didn't taste good. I thought this was because I don't like Starbucks, so I gave it another try in Denver airport. Got McDonald's coffee which I always buy, but turns out I didn't like that one either. I think I have been cured!! "My name is Susan and I am a recovering coffeeholic" (not that I am admitting to anything).
Sandy is very excited to see the kids today, as I am. It's so good to be back.
Anyway looking forward to fundraiser hope to see you all there!
And thank-you everyone for commenting on this blog. It was very encouraging to see when we were in the clink!
-Susan
Tuesday, April 6
Looking Towards Home
Hear, O LORD, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD;
listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you,
for you will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord;
no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made
will come and worship before you, O Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. [a]
The arrogant are attacking me, O God;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life—
men without regard for you.
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
grant your strength to your servant
and save the son of your maidservant
Psalm 86: 1-16
I feel the earth move under my feet!!! We are still experiencing tremors every few hours although they are just little ones (2.5s). Very cool, yes? No?
Today I was looking out and I could see a small village in the distance and the highway traffic nearby. I really felt like a caged animal needing to be freed! We are gearing up to go home but her doctor has been off the last 2 days and we can only see him at 3 pm today. He has the final word. He told me that she will have to come back in 3 months and stay for a week. The special vaccine they are making will be ready at that time as well. Sounds like they will let her bring Katie then.
Sandy is still 119 lbs this morning but she is eating well and asking for seconds. The results from the treatments are very good and they will send enough stuff with her to last the 3 months till she comes back.
There are many new faces here this week and a lot of our party buddies have left. Things for me have slowed down quite a bit because Sandy is able to go to some treatments alone, I just make sure she gets to them on time. She got some Mexican blood the other day and now she seems to be on Mexican manyana time!
I wish it was warmer here. I would spend some time in the pool. It has been cool, windy, and rainy all but one day since we've been here .We have had the heat on every night and wear sweaters all day. Anyway enough whining. I've probably just got the homesick blues especially when they tell me they are riding motorbike at home! Hope to be barbecuing by the weekend. That's All Folks!
-Susan
[I forgot to add that if you want a tax receipt for the fundraiser, donations can be made out to Pansy Chapel. All donations will still go to Sandy but Pansy Chapel will then provide the tax receipt]
for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you.
You are my God; save your servant
who trusts in you.
Have mercy on me, O Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant,
for to you, O Lord,
I lift up my soul.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD;
listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you,
for you will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord;
no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made
will come and worship before you, O Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD,
and I will walk in your truth;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. [a]
The arrogant are attacking me, O God;
a band of ruthless men seeks my life—
men without regard for you.
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
grant your strength to your servant
and save the son of your maidservant
Psalm 86: 1-16
I feel the earth move under my feet!!! We are still experiencing tremors every few hours although they are just little ones (2.5s). Very cool, yes? No?
Today I was looking out and I could see a small village in the distance and the highway traffic nearby. I really felt like a caged animal needing to be freed! We are gearing up to go home but her doctor has been off the last 2 days and we can only see him at 3 pm today. He has the final word. He told me that she will have to come back in 3 months and stay for a week. The special vaccine they are making will be ready at that time as well. Sounds like they will let her bring Katie then.
Sandy is still 119 lbs this morning but she is eating well and asking for seconds. The results from the treatments are very good and they will send enough stuff with her to last the 3 months till she comes back.
There are many new faces here this week and a lot of our party buddies have left. Things for me have slowed down quite a bit because Sandy is able to go to some treatments alone, I just make sure she gets to them on time. She got some Mexican blood the other day and now she seems to be on Mexican manyana time!
I wish it was warmer here. I would spend some time in the pool. It has been cool, windy, and rainy all but one day since we've been here .We have had the heat on every night and wear sweaters all day. Anyway enough whining. I've probably just got the homesick blues especially when they tell me they are riding motorbike at home! Hope to be barbecuing by the weekend. That's All Folks!
-Susan
[I forgot to add that if you want a tax receipt for the fundraiser, donations can be made out to Pansy Chapel. All donations will still go to Sandy but Pansy Chapel will then provide the tax receipt]
Fundraiser!
Soooooooooo...
On April 18, 2010 there will be a fundraiser for Sandy at the 55+ centre in Steinbach (10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach). There will be an amazingly delicious meal served, silent auction, entertainment by Soul Purpose and more!! Tickets are $20 each (so we can estimate attendance, because additional donations are definitely welcome!) and are available right now! Doors open @ 4pm and Supper is @ 5pm. Bring your appetite, a friend, and a cheerful heart!
For tickets or information call Alvina @ 326-4889 or Susan @ 434-9399.
-Kim
Note: Donations made out to Pansy Chapel can receive a tax receipt. The donations will all be given to Sandy.
On April 18, 2010 there will be a fundraiser for Sandy at the 55+ centre in Steinbach (10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach). There will be an amazingly delicious meal served, silent auction, entertainment by Soul Purpose and more!! Tickets are $20 each (so we can estimate attendance, because additional donations are definitely welcome!) and are available right now! Doors open @ 4pm and Supper is @ 5pm. Bring your appetite, a friend, and a cheerful heart!
For tickets or information call Alvina @ 326-4889 or Susan @ 434-9399.
-Kim
Note: Donations made out to Pansy Chapel can receive a tax receipt. The donations will all be given to Sandy.
Monday, April 5
Easter and Earthquake
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body,
and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 19-24
Today [Sunday] was a special day here at Sanoviv, we had a wonderful mini-church service this morning! Bill shared the Easter message with us. After, one by one, we shared our very different and interesting testimonies. Some of the stories were amazing: how the Lord rescued people from a life of homelessness and drugs to a 30 million dollar business, 5 kids and a successful marriage!!
Our cook came to join us and shared his testimony: how he was involved with the drug cartel to prison then being saved and has a job, family. Now he and his whole family serve the Lord! He is very involved with the orphanages around here.
Then the most interesting of all was the cancer lady dancing on the table the other night shared her story and turns out she is from Prawda, Manitoba and the same nurse in Steinbach that told us about Sanoviv also told her about it! Here we are together in Sanoviv. We have been next door to each other all this time, wow! In Canada, they told her that the cancer was inoperable and she only had 6 months to live. Out here she had surgery, it was a complete success and she will have many more years! Praise the Lord !! Also, she was in the same room and same bed as Sandy in Steinbach. What are the odds of that happening? ha!
Then we went for lunch which was sooo cool. We ended up moving a whole bunch of tables together and had our veggies as a great big family gathering. Just like the Waltons!
Sandy forgot to weigh in this morning [Sunday]. The cook prepared a special breakfast for Sandy so she chowed down before they could weigh her. We almost cried it was so good! No sign of chocolate anywhere. But still a very good day.
Have a Blessed Easter. We are. Thanks for all the Easter wishes!
There was an earthquake today [Sunday]. Just to let everyone know we are okay. The 6.9 earthquake was 5 hours away. Sandy and I were busy at the puzzle when the whole building started shaking!!! We prairie girls from Canada too stupid to know what was going on. Why was the furniture moving? We were evacuated for a while till they knew it was over. Freaky stuff!!! Found out we were 147 km from the center of the quake. Wow!! [that's like from Grunthal to Winnipeg and back]
-Susan
They moved all the people in the middle of the night because of tremors. Had another tremor this morning [Monday], but everything is still good!
by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body,
and since we have a great priest over the house of God,
let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 19-24
Today [Sunday] was a special day here at Sanoviv, we had a wonderful mini-church service this morning! Bill shared the Easter message with us. After, one by one, we shared our very different and interesting testimonies. Some of the stories were amazing: how the Lord rescued people from a life of homelessness and drugs to a 30 million dollar business, 5 kids and a successful marriage!!
Our cook came to join us and shared his testimony: how he was involved with the drug cartel to prison then being saved and has a job, family. Now he and his whole family serve the Lord! He is very involved with the orphanages around here.
Then the most interesting of all was the cancer lady dancing on the table the other night shared her story and turns out she is from Prawda, Manitoba and the same nurse in Steinbach that told us about Sanoviv also told her about it! Here we are together in Sanoviv. We have been next door to each other all this time, wow! In Canada, they told her that the cancer was inoperable and she only had 6 months to live. Out here she had surgery, it was a complete success and she will have many more years! Praise the Lord !! Also, she was in the same room and same bed as Sandy in Steinbach. What are the odds of that happening? ha!
Then we went for lunch which was sooo cool. We ended up moving a whole bunch of tables together and had our veggies as a great big family gathering. Just like the Waltons!
Sandy forgot to weigh in this morning [Sunday]. The cook prepared a special breakfast for Sandy so she chowed down before they could weigh her. We almost cried it was so good! No sign of chocolate anywhere. But still a very good day.
Have a Blessed Easter. We are. Thanks for all the Easter wishes!
There was an earthquake today [Sunday]. Just to let everyone know we are okay. The 6.9 earthquake was 5 hours away. Sandy and I were busy at the puzzle when the whole building started shaking!!! We prairie girls from Canada too stupid to know what was going on. Why was the furniture moving? We were evacuated for a while till they knew it was over. Freaky stuff!!! Found out we were 147 km from the center of the quake. Wow!! [that's like from Grunthal to Winnipeg and back]
-Susan
They moved all the people in the middle of the night because of tremors. Had another tremor this morning [Monday], but everything is still good!
Saturday, April 3
Pictures!!
Oceanside Church Service:
Daily IV with Ruth:
I have been crucified with Christ. I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. So I live my life in this earthly body by trusting the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I am not one of those who treats the grace of God as meaningless. For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Galatians 2:19c-21
SANDY GAINED 1/2 LB!! (119)
We had a quiet day today; no doctor appointments and only a few treatments. It was very relaxed. Sandy is working on her DVD project between treatments and a puzzle. She in good spirits and bugging the nurses.
Tonight is movie night and she wants to go hang with the inmates.
Tomorrow we plan to have our mini church service again, and a day off.
We still don't have a definite date to return home, but we are praying for Wednesday to be a go. Doc said he would let us know Monday morning.
Hope everyone is having a Super Happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate, I've been told it's not good for you (apparently from a reliable source). I question this. They also say coffee no good but I know it's good!! Yum!
-Susan
Daily IV with Ruth:
Colon hydrotherapy:
Puzzling to pass time:
Treatment in quiet room with Marilu:
Carlos and Sandy playing music:
Sandy and Susan at "Party":
Carlos and Sandy Dancing the night away:
Kissing Carlos goodbye:
Galatians 2:19c-21
SANDY GAINED 1/2 LB!! (119)
We had a quiet day today; no doctor appointments and only a few treatments. It was very relaxed. Sandy is working on her DVD project between treatments and a puzzle. She in good spirits and bugging the nurses.
Tonight is movie night and she wants to go hang with the inmates.
Tomorrow we plan to have our mini church service again, and a day off.
We still don't have a definite date to return home, but we are praying for Wednesday to be a go. Doc said he would let us know Monday morning.
Hope everyone is having a Super Happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate, I've been told it's not good for you (apparently from a reliable source). I question this. They also say coffee no good but I know it's good!! Yum!
-Susan
Thursday, April 1
No mashed potatoes, but still good friends
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62: 5-8
Well, today was not a great day for Sandy, but we have much to be thankful for.
First thing this morning, Sandy had a gynecologist appointment and we found out the MRI results which were very good. The physical exam was positive and they did a hormone test to make sure there are no hormonal issues. Since the condition of Sandy's liver is poor they are not able to give her any hormones because it would be too hard on the liver.
She lost another 2 lbs (down to 120 now). Today was liquid day, but she had fish instead. Woo hoo!
Sandy was not able to walk by herself and was not able to stay awake for her appointments. By noon, she was hallucinating and quite confused. She was slurring her speech and was hard to understand. Her body is not able to get rid of the anesthesia from yesterday. They gave her some treatments to help, even an enema (which she mostly slept through). To help flush her body of the anesthesia, they hooked her up to an IV for 12 hours (off around 1am) with electrolytes, potassium and such. They just gave her another transfusion and upped her albumin (liver protein infusion) to twice a day. It is now 5pm and she is slowly coming around and is asking for food.
The people here are amazing! I cannot say this enough. The other inmates offered to look after her to give me a break. So here I am on the computer. Pedro, a massage therapist, gave Sandy a beautiful necklace that his wife made for her. When she has a bad day, he comes into the dining room to play his guitar for her. When she is stuck on the IV, one of the patients lets her listen to Toby Mac on his iPod, which he charges for her daily.
Tonight is Carlos' last night here. There is going to be singing in the evening, and Sandy really wants to be there. Carlos can play anything. We can sing even off-key! Last night, he played everything from Beatles to Amazing Grace. We had a blessed time and most of the inmates were there.
Tomorrow is business here as usual. Sandy is to have another ozone treatment. So far, she has missed all but 1 dental appointment. She always seems to not be well those days. Perfect timing! he he
We asked the cook for mashed potatoes and ham for lunch tomorrow, but no such luck!
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge. Psalm 62: 5-8
Well, today was not a great day for Sandy, but we have much to be thankful for.
First thing this morning, Sandy had a gynecologist appointment and we found out the MRI results which were very good. The physical exam was positive and they did a hormone test to make sure there are no hormonal issues. Since the condition of Sandy's liver is poor they are not able to give her any hormones because it would be too hard on the liver.
She lost another 2 lbs (down to 120 now). Today was liquid day, but she had fish instead. Woo hoo!
Sandy was not able to walk by herself and was not able to stay awake for her appointments. By noon, she was hallucinating and quite confused. She was slurring her speech and was hard to understand. Her body is not able to get rid of the anesthesia from yesterday. They gave her some treatments to help, even an enema (which she mostly slept through). To help flush her body of the anesthesia, they hooked her up to an IV for 12 hours (off around 1am) with electrolytes, potassium and such. They just gave her another transfusion and upped her albumin (liver protein infusion) to twice a day. It is now 5pm and she is slowly coming around and is asking for food.
The people here are amazing! I cannot say this enough. The other inmates offered to look after her to give me a break. So here I am on the computer. Pedro, a massage therapist, gave Sandy a beautiful necklace that his wife made for her. When she has a bad day, he comes into the dining room to play his guitar for her. When she is stuck on the IV, one of the patients lets her listen to Toby Mac on his iPod, which he charges for her daily.
Tonight is Carlos' last night here. There is going to be singing in the evening, and Sandy really wants to be there. Carlos can play anything. We can sing even off-key! Last night, he played everything from Beatles to Amazing Grace. We had a blessed time and most of the inmates were there.
Tomorrow is business here as usual. Sandy is to have another ozone treatment. So far, she has missed all but 1 dental appointment. She always seems to not be well those days. Perfect timing! he he
We asked the cook for mashed potatoes and ham for lunch tomorrow, but no such luck!
Surgery and Toes
Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't He more surely care for you?
Luke 12: 27,28
Last night [Tuesday], they had Sandy on an IV from 6pm to midnight. This morning [Wednesday] when we arrived at the 7 am doctor's appointment, we were informed that her Endoscopy (throat thing) was postponed until 12 noon. Last night [Tuesday] at supper she had chicken broth and since then she had be fasting. She lost another 2 lbs (down to 122 lbs) and her feet look great! She has toes!
The endoscopy showed her throat was good, but they found an ulcer on her small intestine and fixed it, shooting some kind of "bullet" into it which she will poop out in about 4 days. Get this: the surgeon's name was Dr.Hatchett --a little scary, no? They allowed me in the room for the procedure. She kept waking up so they had to continue giving her more anesthesia to knock her out. After the surgery, was complete the anesthetist bugged her saying that she shouldn't be mixing the tequila and the beer: gives bad hangover.
Oh ya, before they knocked Sandy out they told her to dream of Antonio Banderas and when she awoke they asked her if she had been nice to him.
Sandy had 1 hour to recuperate from surgery and we were off to Tijuana for MRI and special blood work. She slept all the way there and all through the MRI and most of the way back. We left at 2pm and got back at 7pm, because we had to wait for the blood work results. They sent one of the male nurses with us. I think as a spy! And yes, I found a cafeteria!!!!!! When the guard no look, I get caffeine, downed it and felt like a million bucks!!!!!!!!
They also found out yesterday that she has a form of dyslexia (her left and right not so good) due to her not crawling as a baby (she started walking at 9 months). They are adjusting that, and she has another session tomorrow. Right now [Wednesday 10pm], she is getting plasma via IV. This only takes 35 min.
Sandy is in better spirits today. She's getting her smile back! The people here are constantly encouraging her which helps a lot. But we know that all of this is God in action! We know that prayers are rising up, and blessing are coming down. So thank-you for your prayers!
Right now, Carlos, a fellow inmate, is sweet talking her with his Mexican charm!! He plays the piano and sings for us in the evening.
Tomorrow, we have a very busy day planned. We should have the results from today's tests, and will find out if she has to have another surgery with the uterus. They think there may be a defect from birth, and that the immune system may also be attacking that area. That's why a specialist is coming in.
-Susan
And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow, won't He more surely care for you?
Luke 12: 27,28
Last night [Tuesday], they had Sandy on an IV from 6pm to midnight. This morning [Wednesday] when we arrived at the 7 am doctor's appointment, we were informed that her Endoscopy (throat thing) was postponed until 12 noon. Last night [Tuesday] at supper she had chicken broth and since then she had be fasting. She lost another 2 lbs (down to 122 lbs) and her feet look great! She has toes!
The endoscopy showed her throat was good, but they found an ulcer on her small intestine and fixed it, shooting some kind of "bullet" into it which she will poop out in about 4 days. Get this: the surgeon's name was Dr.Hatchett --a little scary, no? They allowed me in the room for the procedure. She kept waking up so they had to continue giving her more anesthesia to knock her out. After the surgery, was complete the anesthetist bugged her saying that she shouldn't be mixing the tequila and the beer: gives bad hangover.
Oh ya, before they knocked Sandy out they told her to dream of Antonio Banderas and when she awoke they asked her if she had been nice to him.
Sandy had 1 hour to recuperate from surgery and we were off to Tijuana for MRI and special blood work. She slept all the way there and all through the MRI and most of the way back. We left at 2pm and got back at 7pm, because we had to wait for the blood work results. They sent one of the male nurses with us. I think as a spy! And yes, I found a cafeteria!!!!!! When the guard no look, I get caffeine, downed it and felt like a million bucks!!!!!!!!
They also found out yesterday that she has a form of dyslexia (her left and right not so good) due to her not crawling as a baby (she started walking at 9 months). They are adjusting that, and she has another session tomorrow. Right now [Wednesday 10pm], she is getting plasma via IV. This only takes 35 min.
Sandy is in better spirits today. She's getting her smile back! The people here are constantly encouraging her which helps a lot. But we know that all of this is God in action! We know that prayers are rising up, and blessing are coming down. So thank-you for your prayers!
Right now, Carlos, a fellow inmate, is sweet talking her with his Mexican charm!! He plays the piano and sings for us in the evening.
Tomorrow, we have a very busy day planned. We should have the results from today's tests, and will find out if she has to have another surgery with the uterus. They think there may be a defect from birth, and that the immune system may also be attacking that area. That's why a specialist is coming in.
-Susan
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