Dad met Dr. Berlin last night. Apparently, she grew up near a town in which Mom's great aunt owned a farm and Mom used to visit as kids. This generated quite a bit of conversation between Mom and Dr. Berlin. One of the topics they discussed was "the spot," a popular hangout for farm workers and young Kowalski's coming to visit and were horrified by the roaches and bug infested produce associated with farm life.
Mom didn't sleep very well last night. Because her body is eliminating so much fluid she hasn't been able to sleep for longer than 45 minutes. On the other hand, her swelling is down, which is positive. She is feeling and looking stronger every day though. She has been able to get up out of bed on her own. She is still experiencing a lot of pain in her abdomen and lower back. If you could continue to pray for her to get adequate sleep and that the pain would subside.
Dr. Fleming, Dr. Herndon, and Dr. Muto came in to see Mom. They didn't have too much to say. There is no need for more Lasix, she is eliminating fluid on a regular basis on her own. They will not change the sponges in her incision today (probably tomorrow).
Stephen
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Dear Joanne and Stephen,
Preparing my baked stew dinner for Friday nite I was remembering you fondly Joanne and all those meals you cooked at your Riverside Dr house. It was always something from one of your "Southern Living" cookbooks it seems. What I DO remember clearly is the great quantity and quality and the frequency of those dinners.
Thank you Stephen for your loving and meticulous reporting. You have become quite the young man.
I know that Christ is appearing to you Joanne.
Your sister, Elaine
Dear Joanne,
A sister and I prayed over this hymn last evening. I know you've enjoyed it in the past and hope you do again now. It's #1321.
God's deepest work of grace goes on
Each day, though hidden, small,
Until that day, when manifest,
It is revealed to all.
By then God's wrought His finished work:
Himself dispensed to us;
And all creation 'round admires
His product, glorious.
(from stanza 5)
We'll praise the Lord for how
Just distant smoke is all that's left
Of all that troubles now.
So shall we not delight to give
Ourselves in every way,
And let the Lord dispense Himself
Into us more each day;
The grace that we receive each day,
Though hidden oft, and small,
Is God Himself wrought into us,
That day to shine o'er all.
(parts of 1st stanza)
The grace which God besows on us
bountiful
wondrous
How we, once children of despair,
God's masterpiece became.
You are always ever in our prayers. Hope to see you soon.
Love, Pat Jensen
Dearest Joanne, and family
How wonderful of you to inform us of you condition through this Blog. Betty and I hope to see you as you get better, and pray the Lord give you a quick recovery. Yet we understand that this will take time. The saints in Worcester send their love and pray for you every meeting. We had a big rain three weeks ago and our basement got about 2" of water,,,so we are working everyday to clean up that as well as other things on the farm. When you can please come out to Barre to rest and enjoy the farm. Andew has spent a good amount of time with us here. I know he loves it and you will too. All for now
In Christ
Betty and Jamie Ambler
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