Saturday, February 28, 2009
A Very Long Night
Todd and I (Lori) stayed the night last night. Everything was going along as usual until midnight. She awoke and talked a little bit. It was a sweet time of Todd praying over her, and her repeatedly thanking Jesus and praising Him. But her pain medication just wouldn't ease her. She asked for pain medicine, even though she had just had it. She said she hurt, and asked us to hurry and get her more medicine. From that point forward throughout the night she groaned. Our wonderful, compassionate nurse, Kim, went above and beyond the call of duty. She checked on her every 30 minutes. The doctor on call graciously agreed to allow her to have her pain meds more frequently, and she got them from that point forward every 30 minutes. She still was moaning, still had her brow furrowed. Sweet Todd apologized to her all night, "I'm so sorry, Mom." This morning the doctor on call added morphine to her pain med cocktail, and it does seem to have made her more comfortable. A relief to be certain.
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i continue to pray daily for my precious friend vickey and all of you during this difficult time that He will give you strength and peace and understanding. i did not realize that visitors were coming to the waiting room and i did not come to the hospital out of respect for the family. however, now that i know, i most definitely will stop by for a few moments. please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers each and every day!
ReplyDeletemickey middleton
Lori and Todd (and the rest of the family), you will continue in our prayers. I can't imagine having to watch someone you love so much be in such pain. However, God certainly knows just how you feel since He had to watch the agony of His Son. Praying for peace, strength, comfort, relief, and healing for you all.
ReplyDeleteFrom Debby Tuck and the Nottingham Family,
ReplyDeleteVickey has been the rock in all of our lives. She and Dan have been adoptive parents to us. We continue to stand in the gap for you and pray without ceasing. We understand where you are, because of our last battle for my Dad. There is nothing outside that room that compares to your agony. We love you so much and will continue to lift you up.