A Note From Eileen
It's quiet here in Tom's lovely peaceful room. Tom (son) has taken all the grandkids to dinner, Suzanne is with Tom (Junior Junior) while he is recovering from removal of a lump from the lymph node behind his ear today (thankfully benign, but the biopsy report won't be in until Monday), Cari and Hector are at the Baylor Hotel taking a well deserved break, and DeeDee is at our house packing a bag to replenish all our wardrobes for the week ahead. She is waiting for Robert who will come roaring in on his Harley about 8:00 pm tonight He dropped her off in Souix Falls (or someplace like that) yesterday and she flew on ahead since she just couldn't wait to get to her Daddy. She arrived about midnight last night and was invaluable to Cari and me as we helped Tom through the night. About 8:00 pm last night Tom was moved from his room on the 9th Floor to a lovely 2 room suite on the 16th floor - and not a moment too soon. The hordes are decending!!!! We had all 9 of the grandkids in here today, just in time to celebrate Tom's amazing turn around after Dr. Kuhn and Dr. Cari got done taking out all that fluid. We gathered around his bed to sing praises (We Will Remember) and lift our voices together to thank the Lord for his lovingkindness to us!!!
Now, it's just the two of us - I like it that way sometines. He is sleeping peacefully after eating his first meal in 4 or 5 days. Pureed potato soup and grape juice (hey, you gotta start someplace). I'm just sitting here listening to him take nice deep breaths and occassionally snore. I kinda miss the vivid morphine dreams he acted out (he led the choir, played the piano, wrote to-do lists and lifed his hands (playing, working and praising - his favorite pastimes when awake). We anticipate less and less need for pain meds, but taking one hour at a time. This hour is great!!!!
Love you all and thanks for your support, prayers and calls. If I don't return your call, it's not that I don't love you or care. But, as you can see, I'm very busy - sitting here watiching my husband sleep.
We Will Remember,
Eileen
Now, it's just the two of us - I like it that way sometines. He is sleeping peacefully after eating his first meal in 4 or 5 days. Pureed potato soup and grape juice (hey, you gotta start someplace). I'm just sitting here listening to him take nice deep breaths and occassionally snore. I kinda miss the vivid morphine dreams he acted out (he led the choir, played the piano, wrote to-do lists and lifed his hands (playing, working and praising - his favorite pastimes when awake). We anticipate less and less need for pain meds, but taking one hour at a time. This hour is great!!!!
Love you all and thanks for your support, prayers and calls. If I don't return your call, it's not that I don't love you or care. But, as you can see, I'm very busy - sitting here watiching my husband sleep.
We Will Remember,
Eileen
posted by Cari at 8/11/2006 06:13:00 PM
4 Comments:
We love you Eileen and are praying without ceasing ....
Steve & Sandy
Hello Eileen,
Richard and I have been praying non-stop since we attended the prayer service for Tom at Bent Tree Bible. Richard, too, has cancer (prostate) and is going to MD Anderson to start radiation and chemo. Our heart, prayers and thoughts are with all of you. We are friends of Lyle and Lydia and that is how we found out about you. We pray God's peace, comfort and rest for all of your family and that God's presence is as real to you as He is for us.
With much love, prayer and concern,
Mary & Richard Handley
Mom, I can hardly wait to get back up to the hospital tomorrow. Today I found myself longing to be with everyone and wanting to call often to get an update. My son and I had a very nice day together and now he is sleeping in my bed as he recovers from his surgery. Bradyn and I had special time together this afternoon and evening so Elizabeth could be up there with all of you, as her heart longed to be. Tomorrow we are privileged to celebrate the day God blessed the world (and especially us!) with Tom! I pray Tom will have a good nights rest and that he will feel well tomorrow. I love you! In my youngest daughters words, "Stand Strong!" See you in the morning, Suzanne
Happy Birthday Tom! God continues to reveal his presence in you and all the family. We are rejoicing in the current peace you're experiencing. We continue to pray for your comfort, your healing and strength - for both you and all of your family. God has the answer - our faith must be strong and sure footed - one step at a time. We love you all so very much!
Hebrews 12:1
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