Nothing went as planned today and that's a good thing . . . I hope! Daddy's doctor (plastic surgeon Dr. Fowler) decided to hold off on everything. Big, BIG shocker for us all! He said he felt he was in "purgatory" with the decision, but felt we needed to wait until tomorrow morning to make a decision. Obviously, Daddy's chest looked a tad bit better (maybe our miracle!). He will not be able to eat or drink after midnight again tonight in case they decide to go ahead with one or both surgeries tomorrow morning. One more day to give him a chance to heal and fight!
Last night as I left them at the hospital, Daddy and Mother both had resigned to the fact that his chest was going to be opened again this morning and they had actually accepted it. I had NOT! Daddy's regular (general) doctor had scared him to death with the thought that this infection he has going on in his chest could move to his titanium knee replacements (from 2005 & 2006 I think) and destroy them. What?? No one has mentioned a possibility like that before! He told them that infection attacked anything artificial in the body and could move to his knees! That is the two new parts on Daddy's body that he has been the most proud of. He would walk everyday and go to physical therapy to show off during his recovery period (which was short!) and everyone was so very proud of his progress! He used to always be in so much pain and kind of hobbled when he walked before the surgeries, so the new knees were his prize possessions! To even give a second thought to something happening to those knees terrified both of them. What on earth would he do without use of his legs and his chest? We can't even go there!
So, everyone, please continue to pray for my Daddy. Looks like it is working. He has quite the battle ahead of him! I have been taking pictures everyday so we can track the progress, which appears to be slight. I will sit down and post a few tomorrow.
Lord, please help my sweet, strong Daddy! He keeps telling us all how much he loves us! Bless his heart!
It all started with "I Do....."
September 14, 1991
The Davenport Family 2006
About Me
- Jodi
- I am a stay at home working mom. Domestic Goddess sounds good to me! Also, I am a short order cook, waitress, Mrs. Fix-it-all, MAID, referee, judge, chauffeur, and finally (my favorite) queen of LAUNDRY. Oh yeah, some people call me "The Egg Lady" because I raise chickens in our "barn yard" and sell fresh eggs to church members or anyone who wants some. I guess I am just a country girl at heart, but don't always look the part! I am proud to be a MOM who has chosen to be at home or around 30 miles or so near home to actually raise her children. I wipe the tears and rears and wouldn't want it any other way! I know I am not the most awesome at what I do, but I give it a good try. I love my family and couldn't possibly imagine my life without each one of my "babies". Gosh, life would be so dull and colorless! They light up my world! Anyone who REALLY knows me knows that I love to go to thrift stores. I am not at all ashamed of my hobby! My kids do not share my love of the "sport" so I try to limit their exposure - just ask them! Ha! Ha!
5 comments:
Prayers and love coming your way.
I am so sorry you are going through all this with your dad. You must be drained in every way!
I am praying, right now, that God will renew your strength and the strength of your dad. After all, he gives strength to the to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:28-31)
Praying for a great day for your dad and great news from the doctor!
April
You know how happy I am for you and your parents-Praise God that He is THE miracle worker-your daddy has been through so much and I am believing that this is the beginning of a new time for him-I hope you can get some rest-you have worked so hard to be there for your parents and for your kids-Wish I could do more to help you-Know that I am praying for you all and here if you need ANYTHING! I love you!
Hoping your daddy continues to improve. Thinking of you!
The prayers will never stop!!! You aguys are part of our family now!!
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