Roller Coaster

Val's gall bladder surgery was successful and for that we are thankful, BUT she is in an increasing amount of pain again. We are so baffled and frustrated by this. Prior to surgery doctors give meds to slow the body down to handle the stress of surgery. They also fill the abdomen with air so the gall bladder is more accessible. Her body has stayed in this "slow down" mode and she has not been able to eat solid foods or have normal bodily functions. Combined these things have caused too much pressure in her abdomen. Today the doctors did an x-ray of her abdomen to see if there was a blockage, but THANKFULLY there was not. Tonight she has developed another 101* fever so the doctors decided to do another blood culture. We pray that this culture is negative for infection.

As you read this you probably sigh at how much our dear Val has had to endure. We as her family share your thought. We are so grieved that our lovely Valerie is in her second week of misery. We pray God will get her body to a place where she can come home to recover and relax with Chris and the boys. Pray with us that there is no infection, her body will strengthen, her pain will subside, she can go home!!!

Our family has learned very well to heed God's command "do not worry about tomorrow" for in fact today does have enough to worry about. Lord give Val a brighter day tomorrow. May she sleep well and because of the prayers of Your people ,oh Lord, we hope Valerie will wake up in the morning with renewed strength straight from your hand.

julie