Today our Doctor visited us and after a series of questions about "output" he attached the NG pump and turned it on. Little if any liquid came out, indicating that the intestines are doing their job. Then he said, "you can only test the water so long and then you have to jump in." He then pulled out the tube and Joyce's beautiful face appeared. She said "is it really out already? My throat isn't even sore"
So she had a few swallows of something for breakfast and we walked and smiled and said to each person on duty "See anything different on my face?" We had some good laughs.
She had a couple of swallows for lunch and then for dinner had a few bites of graham cracker, softened up of course.
We walked a bunch today and rested in-between. The second time the doctor came in, he said he had stopped by two other times and we were both asleep.
We both enjoyed a laid-back day, walking, resting, laughing and reading your emails!
Toward the end of the day, Joyce's stomach started acting up, but when I left about 10:30, she was almost asleep and everything was still in her stomach.
Doug
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Hi there two dear ones,
ReplyDeleteWow!!! You have your own room and tubeless of sorts! This is such wonderful news. Fred and I continue to pray for you each night. We hold you in light and healing comfort. We pray for strength and courage and healing on all fronts.
We have been blessed to read your daily blog and keep updated.
We can mow your lawn do laundry or any other needs you might have.
May you know all the love that is pouring in your direction by so many Joyce and Doug.
Love and Healing,
Sarah Kuhnen
Joyce and Doug - You are taking wonderful - small steps with such grace and humor. Keep up the good work. thinking of you. Love - Mary
ReplyDeleteHang in there Joyce! I heard that you were having a rough day, but I wanted you to know that a lot of people are thinking about you and rooting for a great recovery.
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