Prayers answered and Steve was approved by insurance and doctors determination of medically stable. He returned to LTAC at Drake today. He was soooo glad to be back in what he calls "his bed" you'd think it had sleep numbers!
We were welcomed back warmly by so many staff as they bustled around "hooking him up" and making him comfortable. See side bar picture of two special Patient Care Assistants. The smile on his face said so much and I found myself emotional to return to our medical and emotional support safety net. Feels strangely like family (crazy uncle included-won't say who). I headed home reassured and hopeful for his quick return to the markers of improvement he reached before this setback.
Actually, while in ICU, Steve passed a swallow evaluation that broadened what he was allowed to eat before he went there! Also, Chantelle, case manager for Drake, already rescheduled his appointment for him to see an ophthalmologist this Thursday.
It was such a blessing to have my brother Dick and my dad visit from Iowa this weekend. Tim's family from Ft. Wayne and Becky and children came down (missed Alex, who had to work). We all celebrated Evy's 3rd birthday. Sweet time of reunion, tinged with longing for those missing.
We are, like all you who know him, broken hearted over the passing of our dear friend, Fred. Even though I saw him and Sandy daily in our hospital vigil over the last week, I can't make it real. I witnessed the trust and peace of two who know our Savior personally and know because of Him, though we cling to it, this life is not home.
A week of sunshine and shadows in sharp contrast. And of course, snow.......
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