Jane’s condition continues to be slow and steady (like the tortoise and the hare-the tortoise wins the race…) The doctors have started to discuss weaning Jane off some of the medications she is on. This will be a VERY slow process to see how she begins to react to various stimuli and if she will hold up on her own. So far so good, although they have only begun and the changes have been minimal. We will begin to see changes (good or bad) when the weaning is significant enough. We still havent heard anything from the team of doctors that met today to discuss Jane’s condition. It is likely that no definite plans were made since we are still early in the game and there is much they want to see happen before talk of surgery. The meeting was more of a brainstorming session for all the big shots to throw around their ideas and fight over whos idea is best. 🙂
Tonight we have the best nurse….she called Jane her baby away from home. 🙂 She recommended that we set up our own conference with the surgeons and cardiac team to discuss our options. She said she feels that after a week of having no plan she fully supports us meeting with the team to get some idea of what their thoughts are. Are they looking for certain numbers or specific changes to occur, are they still considering surgery or have they taken that off the table?? We have no idea! It’s been nothing but a waiting game and although Jane is worth every minute…it would be settling to hear something concrete. So, for the time being, we continue to wait and enjoy every moment with her despite sitting at the hospital. I asked our nurse tonight how long we can anticipate being here and she couldnt say for sure but she did say that we have a long road ahead of us. She also gave me a different way to look at it; she said whether or not we were able to take Jane home right away I would be sitting at home for several weeks anyway so instead of sitting at home I am sitting at the hospital and giving myself the time I need to recover from my own surgery. That was a fresh way to look at it because I know if I was at home I would totally be over doing myself and forget that I just had a major surgery!
Daniel and I continue to be over joyed with the support we are receiving. Jane is loved by so many people; she is so lucky!! (and I am blessed to have a daughter who has made such an impact on people’s lives after only a week of being born- already she has changed me for the better).
Daniel and Elisabeth and precious baby Jane. Our prayers are with you daily. Went shopping with Natasha and Ryai yesterday to the Citadel with everyone, Samuel, Michelle, Margie, Bill, Natahsa, Ryai and myself. Had a great time together. They are coming for dinner tonight 5 pm, come and join us. Please take care of yourself and as you know you are all in our Lords hands. His will will prevail in your trial. Our hearts and love go out to you. Will come to see you soon, still have a few sniffles, do not want to bring anything to you. Going up north this weekend for the chi. Take care and God bless
All our Love, Uncle Bill and Totsaya Manya Poppin
Daniel: It looks like your wife is on to something………slow and steady. Seems like I have heard that before……..very wise words. 🙂
My prayer for you:
May you be a witness to a miracle (no matter how minor or small) from God, each and every day.
Even though the understanding that “God’s ways, paths & thoughts – are not ours”, the believer accepts that we are just clay to be molded in His hands.
Job 5:18 gives the confidence to us to witness these miracles.
Love you
What a beautiful post to read. Im so glad that the medical team is at least trying to wean her off and see if she can progress (c’mon Jane…even a tiny bit will help!)
Hang in there Daniel and Elisabeth. We love you guys so much, and continue to pray and think of you daily. Call if you need anything!
Love Michael, Laura, and Johnny too
What a blessing to have such wonderful nurses. That is totally true, you need your body to recover, Elisabeth, so you can be nice & strong when Jane does come home.
We continue to pray for you all every night and Paul keeps asking when he will get to see his new cousin. I hope to be able to visit again soon.
Lots of love, the Siapin fam
Just want you to know we are all out here praying for Jane and you two.
Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.
Love in Christ,
David and Tanya Pavloff