But it is a long road ahead still. The doctor's are very excited about the way her spine looks now. They both stated, we all need to pray for wound healing and no infection now.
Mom is very swollen, especially in her face, hands and feet but just since Dad and I saw her at 6:15pm til now at 9:10pm her edema in her face looks less. She has 3 drains in her back and a wound vac on the incision. She is still pretty sedated from the anesthesia but is starting to wake up some so hopefully they can start weaning her off of the ventilator. I hope and pray they are able to get the breathing tube out tomorrow early before I have to fly out back home to my husband and babies. I know I sound selfish but I am having a selfish moment right now.
Dad is holding up okay, he is very teary when we go into see Mom, that is hard to see. He just keeps saying, "I wish there was something I could do for her." "I wish I could rub her neck or her feet or give her something to drink."
We are holding up okay, just weary and tired, but so glad THIS part is over!
Here are some pictures the doctor's gave us today. The left side is the before and right side is the after.
So glad that God has given these two doctors, Dr. Antony and Dr. Patterson the knowledge to help my mother be able to function again!
These 5 things are needed specifically for prayer:
1. Her to wake easily and be able to get the breathing tube out!
2. Her wound to heal without problems.
3. There to be no infection in the wound.
4. My Dad's strength through this all! He is holding up well, just need stamina.
5. My strength to be able to go home tomorrow to my husband and babies and not worry about my Dad.
Love,
Rebekah
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YEAH!!!! I am so glad to get your message! I am so thankful this part is behind her. Praying still and especially for your list. The pictures are just amazing.
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Judy
OH my Rebekah, your mom's back looked very painful! That looked like a mess. I pray that my back stays strong and I keep my calcium up and try to keep it strong. There are so many that have had back problems and I know it is such a battle and a struggle to get comfortable or even to get up in the morning. I am praying for your mom and you whole family for strength! I love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rebekah for keeping us posted! I am so thankful that surgery is over and will be praying for your sweet mother as well as your dad. I know the road is long, but it is wonderful that these doctors could fix the mess that was in her back. I watched her endure that brace when we were growing up and she was amazing. Now she truly has a chance to be well and she will definitely be in my prayers. Praying for you too as you leave to go home to your precious family. I know that you have been a source of strength and a wonderful blessing for your dad. May God bless and keep you all! Love and hugs! ~Donna C
ReplyDeleteYay!,!! Now the healing begins. Prayers and continued thoughts for you all. Her back certainly looks better.
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Wow! You can see Brenda is going to be taller after this surgery!!! The before and after pics are amazing! Prayers for no infection for sure and the breathing tube comes out today! I feel for everything y'all have gone through and am glad you are getting to go home and see your family. I hope Blane can get some rest and not tire himself out too much!!!! Y'all just sound exhausted!!! I wish there was something I could do for you!
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Prayers are continuing and glad that the surgery is over. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteRebekah, there is nothing selfish about your wanting to be able to hear your mom's voice before you leave, and wanting her to be more comfortable! Lots of prayers going up that that "stinking" tube will be removed soon!
ReplyDeleteLove you! I know you are feeling very torn right now-all you can do is the best you can do! Hang in there.
Love,
Jessica
Thanks for all of the updates. We really appreciate it as Brenda is never far from our minds and prayers. Praying for YOU today as you go home.
ReplyDeleteSo grateful that the surgery is over!! Praying especially for Brenda and also for all of you!
ReplyDeleteLove to all, Ramona King
Thanks for sharing everything with us. God is watching over all of you. Praying for peaceful healing. Love,Gail Renne
ReplyDeleteSo glad the surgery part is over!!! Don't feel guilty about going home to your babies!! If I could come and be there with her and Blane, I would. I still can't leave Trey, plus we start our moving process friday, so I've been cleaning out drawers and packing. :( Anyway, I am praying like crazy for healing and for strength and comfort for Brenda and Blane and for safety on your way home and peace of mind!! Thanks for keeping us all up-to-speed!! Love you all!!!!
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Praying for you Brenda! This will be worth it in the end.
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Just want you to know that Brenda and your family are dear to my heart. She is covered with my prayers and will continue to be in my prayers. Go home and take care of your precious babies and know that your dad will take care of your mom and that he will find the strength that he needs because God will bless him. Sharon Wood
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