Dana, Richard's son, has brought his computer to the hospital and he's letting me borrow it for a minute. We've had quite a week....crazy....busy....scary.....but today it has seemed that Richard has turned the corner and he is feeling better. We probably won't be home until Monday....because of setting up a visiting nurse to help us with the twice, daily infusions of antibiotics.
Richard didn't get out of the ICU until Wednesday evening.....that was a long time for us. The pain he was experiencing was sosososo horrible....they really gave him alot of medication in order to control it. In addition, there was alot of swelling and they were trying to decide if he needed to have a drain put into his head in order to drain off excess liquid that was collecting from the surgery site.....so it was very tense.
Since we have been on the main floor, he's been experiencing a temperature which has added to all the complications......lungs were crackling, head was hurting and basically he felt really bad. But....today it seems like all of the medications are working right together and we are making progress.
The type of infection he has is a epidermal staph infection which is one of the easiest to treat...so we will go home with an infusion set up and I will be hooking him up twice a day for his on-going antibiotics.....six weeks of that. Then after we're sure the infection is gone, we will come back here and he will have a plate surgically put back to cover his sweet, little brain. He's very excited....because until then he will have to wear a darling helmut whenever he is standing up (He looks like a gorgeous skateboarder...........). Yes....my artsy friends....it is just asking to be altered majorily.
So that is my update..... We have felt all the precious prayers and blessings coming our way. This has been ssososososo frightening......he was in tremendous pain. Thank you to Joanne and Kevin Swiss and Betsey for being there for us when we were at St. Joe's. Joanne actually drove us to the hospital as I held Richard's head (It was awful!!!!). Betsey and Janelle have been awesome.....such treasures..... Both of our families have been amazing. We are so very blessed.
Until my next chance to post this will have to be it!!!! We love you all!!!
Blessings,
Sherri
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Sherri,
Whew! I'm so glad things are improving. You guys have been on my heart so much this week. Hopefully by Monday Richard will be feeling better and better. I can't wait to see how you dress that helmet up!
Josh and I are driving back up to Washington on Saturday and Sunday. Maybe we'll get a chance to visit.
love, hugs, and blessings,
Trueda
Sherri and Richard, I have been patiently awaiting a update and was so glad to hear an encouraging one. Improvement is so good to hear. Richard you are a strong ,brave , courageous man and you will fight this infection as you have to galantly fought life with a BT. Many healing prayers going your way. Heal my friend, and Sherri take care of yourself during this so trying of a time. Strength my friend strength. Gods ahnds are holding you both close. Love, Peace Hope, Michele
Blessings.Hugs.Hope.Health.Strength. LOVE.Miracles.Friendship.Faith. love, Deb in Texas
We are so so so happy all is well in Hamsterville!
You have both been in our thoughts and prayers.
Puppette says to tell Richard to snuggle Jazzy and Mali and Jamaica, it will help alot.
The dachshund don't say much at all... since Bugsy is chasing reflections of light on the walls, floors, doors, ceilings, and Poni is just asleep under the comforter
Be well, all of you.
The east coast crew.
Whoohoo! So glad to hear that Richard's infection is one that responds well to treatment. Been thinking about you both a lot this week.
Lisa P.
oh, so much on my mind this week!
thank you sherri, for taking the time to call us at Mt Baker, we have all been so worried and concerned!
and thank you for finding the time and energy to post this newest comment here!
my heart is so full with good wishes and loving thoughts, for both of you!
di
and my mind is awhirl with thoughts of richard in a darling little handpainted helmet! he'll look so very very dashing! now we only need flames on the back of his sneakers and he'lll be perfect!
Sherri,
Thinking of you each time I strap on my cycling shoes! Holding you in my heart and prayers!
Heather
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