Hello to everyone. Today has been a great day. We are in a private room and have spent the entire day together!!! God is good and the Derrs are so happy. Jacque did not have a good night--lots of pain and itching--all part of the disease. I got to his room at 8 a.m. He left at 9 a.m. and went to his plasma pharesis treatment. It made him really tired. He got back at around noon. He was excited to have his first visitors from Winnfield---B.R. Audirsch and Randy Maxwell came to visit. They brought a balloon with some gum--so cute it said--"It's a Boy!!"--Tracy Kelley also came by and brought a get well poster from all the catechism kids from our church. Tracy also brought a bag of goodies from Jeff and the kids. BR, Randy, and Tracy all prayed with us. It was fantastic. Jacque also got a beautiful plant from Steve Crews. No cards today. Jacque slept most of the afternoon. Then Bart and Judy Stewart came to visit. Jacque was so thrilled to see his old buddy Bart--they go way back!!!! Needless to say they shared some stories about the old days. Ha Ha!!! Before Bart and Judy left they prayed with us too. We are so blessed to have so many friends praying with us and for us.
The PT and the doctors all came by and told us how great we are doing. Jacque is progressing great. He can now blow his own nose!!! His legs are very weak but improving daily. On Monday Jacque will be evaluated for rehab. If he can withstand 3 hours of therapy he will be moved to the rehab floor. We will find out on Monday what is next. We will either stay on 5th floor until Jacque gets stronger or move to the rehab floor. I don't think I will like rehab. I can only visit from 4pm to 9pm daily. I have not told Jacque this. I will cross that bridge when I get to it.
Well I guess that is all my news. I am staying the night tonight. I want to be sure he has a good night. Jamie will be here in the morning and I will go to the hotel and shower and take a nap. Jacque, Jr. will come sometime either Saturday or Sunday. Tommy Milam will be here tomorrow. I know that will make Jacque's day. Milam is Jacque's hunting buddy!!! The hospital will not be the same after those two get together. Good night and God bless.
So Glad to hear the continuance of good news...It is just WONDERFUL! Stay strong and take care of yourself...Love you all very much!!
ReplyDeleteShelly R. Gilcrease
To have family and friends that love the LORD is one of the best blessings in the world.
ReplyDeleteFrom this blogg you know, you have God's childern that are praying from the east ,west,north and south. Just think of the thousand of Christian people who have come together to pray for Jacque.
God is good
love and prayers
John and Suzie Higginbotham