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I’m sitting here tonight by Wally’s bedside while he receives his very first blood transfusion. I got here early this morning hoping that he would be going in for his liver drainage procedure but that didn’t happen until almost noon. He got back to his room at about 3:00 with the drainage bag hooked to him. It seemed to go well – he said it seemed like he blinked his eyes and it was done. I’m very thankful that he hasn’t had any pain so far but his energy level is still very low and often times feels as if he is in a fog. The “fog” effect was explained as pertaining to some malnutrition and the drugs he is ingesting plus everything else that is playing havoc in his body right now. He was supposed to have another procedure tomorrow – an ERCP which is a specific type of endoscope. Unfortunately, we were told that they were going to hold off on that procedure for now. I’m not sure what the reasoning is - it’s hard to get answers. There are so many different doctors who need to communicate with each other and I think that by the time the information gets to us, it’s been watered down or “lost in translation”.
He still doesn’t have an appetite and yet the only program he watches on the hospital TV is the Food Network Channel! I haven’t figured that one out yet. I did get him to eat a few canned pears and a few bites of cream of potato soup today. I’m going to be quite upset with him if his waistline becomes smaller than mine! He will probably be here at least a few more days. I wish I had a clear picture of exactly what was going on but the doctors are still all trying to figure him out (I’ve been trying for 20 years – I hope they can do it much quicker)!
I will update tomorrow hopefully with some new news.
Please pray that this infection leaves his body quickly and that they “figure him out” very soon.
We love and appreciate you all,
Sheri
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привет из россии. I am praying for you all. Love always, Maria
Hey guys,
We are praying for answers and that God's presence is felt by both of you during this time. As we have talked about Sheri you are wear you need to be. Make sure you are eating ang resting to keep up your strength. Wally, be strong and couragous in our Lord.
Love, Letha
Wally and Sheri,
Everyone at LPS is praying for you. Wish we could do something to help. Please know we are there in spirit.
Love you both,
Beth
Dear Sheri,
We are meeting together with you at our dear Savior's mercy seat. Much Love, Janet
Sheri and Wally, I just found your postings by going to JoAnn's facebook page. I just want you both to know that you have left a huge impact on my life as a Christian. I will always rember your sence of humor, Wally. One page mentioned your "wink", I remember that too. Vanessa will always remember allowing her to hold one of you "babies" not sure which one??? She is 21 now. Reading your postings has been very emotional for me. Sheri, I remember you 10, years ago as a stong Christian woman. You still are it has been a witness to me more than you will ever know. Wally I will always remember the birthday celebration that you put the candles out on the cake with a fire extinguisher. May you both feel the presence of the Lord as you go through this together. You all will be on my heart and in my prayers.
Love, In Christ Debbie Farquhar
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