Due to technical difficulties we were unable to post this yesterday...but here it is. Katie was up hurting throughout the night crying and hurting. She kept saying, "owe, owe, owe, owe..." At 4:00 a.m. she willingly took 5 cc's of a liquid pain medication, which should prove how much she was hurting! We haven't been able to get Katie to take liquid medication for anything. So when she took it willingly, we knew how bad she was hurting (plus she is not a complainer and she has rarely said anything has hurt throughout this whole process - even if it does hurt). We were unable to get her pain under control so we called the doctor and he told us to take her to the emergency room. So we went to Phoenix Children's hospital at 6:00 a.m. and Katie was given some morphine.
We still haven't been able to talk to our "team" of doctors and get the discrepancies cleared up about Katie's treatment plan. We are still concerned, frustrated and angry, but we should know more soon. My bladder infection is back with a vengance and I had to go back to the doctor. And Nathan has broken out in hives. So, we have reverted backwards a bit....apparently stress, lack of sleep, anger and so forth, don't help a body to heal (imagine that). My mom gave me a good look over and told me I look terrible. She said "you have dark bags under your eyes, you need to get more sleep". I could only respond, "Yes I do." Then later someone came to the door and Scott answered - He was told he looked terrible and looked like he needed some sleep. Honestly, I think we look worse than Katie at this point! Cancer is taking a toll on all of us.
Today we are glad for pain numbing medication...just wish we could have all had some. (Just kidding!) Here is my "medication" for the day. Psalms 23:1-6 "The Lord is my shepherd (my protection); I shall not want.
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (peace and contentment)
"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me (guide and support).
"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. (gifts and blessings)
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever."
Who can help you so that you and your husband can both get some sleep? You need your rest to be able to help Katie - I hope there's someone you feel comfortable asking so you can have a night off to sleep through and get rested. I'll pray for that.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mary