Mom was moved out of the ICU into a regular ("step down recovery") room last evening. We were able to see her briefly, and she was happy to see us, along with three sisters (the boys and other sister will be visiting another day). Mom was quite tired from the move, but she is looking better by the day. She is still in pain, but thank the Lord it was less on Saturday than on Friday. The doctors are estimating that she will need to remain in the hospital for at least another week.
If you are local and waiting to visit Karen, thank you for your patience. Karen tires easily from visitors right now, so we're trying to spread out the family visits- especially since most of us have not seen her post-surgery yet. If you are wondering when would be a good time to visit, please email us (The.Mitchells2@verizon.net) and I will check with my dad to set aside a time for visitors.
Thank you again for your prayers! We have an awesome and merciful God. Continue to praise Him for the healing and protection He is giving to Karen. Please also pray that she will be kept free from infections or illnesses that might endanger her healing.
4 comments:
I am so glad to hear you are on a "regular" floor. With each passing day you will get a little stronger and have a little less pain. Hang in there!!!! We are all praying for you and your family.
Blessings,
Carol kremer
Cousin Karen and Larry from California want to add their good thoughts and well wishes along with all the others. We were saddened to hear of your illness and wish you all the best. We are glad that your surgery is over and delighted that no cancer was found in the lymph nodes. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Continue to Bless You....
Karen & Larry
Karen:
First Baptist Church in Ardmore (Mom's church)is praying, although I doubt whether there are 3 computers for the whole congregation (the average age is 80!), so you won't see their hits on the blog, but God is counting their "effective, fervent prayers". Also, I know there are other prayer warriors out there without access to the blog, who can be counted among the faithful.
We are all fighting this battle with you. Believe me, I know what it feels like to be carried on the prayers of God's people, when your feet are not able to touch the ground.
Terry
You have my prayers. I knoe what it's like to lose someone you hold dear to cancer. The best wishes to you and your family!
Love,
Cathryn
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