Just thought I ( Elaine ) would give you all an update on our current state.
Dave had kept a fairly even existence since Christmas until last week, when the now familiar pain in the rightside of his chest heralded the onset of another bout of pneumonia. This was treated with antibiotics and appeared to be improving, however it brought chest pain and a general lowering of Dave's well being and appetite as well as vomiting. It was a rerun of the 'bad' week that we had in December which resulted in restarting the steroids with good results. So this morning in discussion with our GP we have made the same decision i.e. to have another course of steroids.
Please pray with us that this will produce an improvement for Dave's comfort.
We heard yesterday that Besi has been granted a year's visa, for which we thank God.
Ruth, Maki and Amelia will be able to move into their flat on Feb 1.
Steve has been 'chilling out 'with us this past week which has been good but returns home to Worthing tomorrow and will act as chauffeur for Miriam's arrival on Feb 2. Besi is expecting to arrive Feb18 and mini Gorrea March 7 - British Airways may be more dependable date wise in this instance !
So as you can see we are in for a few weeks of comings and goings. Please pray for peace in it all.
Thank you for all your suppport and love .
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
We thank God for steroids
We are now into the post Christmas lull so time to update you faithful readers.
The week leading up to the arrival of the Albanian micos was a difficult one with Dave experiencing a marked dip physically - difficulty in eating or wanting to eat and discomfort in his 'tummy'. A visit from the hospice nurse brought the welcome suggestion that Dave should take another course of steroids. A week is standard ration so we planned to start them the day Ruth,Maki and Amelia were due to arrive which would also just take us up to Christmas. The change they brought was quite dramatic, all symptoms faded and a reasonable appetite returned. With such good results the doctor offered an additional 5 days. We enjoyed a good family time with Pete and Ruth,Ruth,Maki and Amelia,Steve and Dave's Mum who although delayed by the snow flew down from Edinburgh to join us. Thank you too for those who have visited.
We now have the distraction of having Amelia with us doing lion impressions and encouraging us to play with her by landing toys on our lap. The family are staying with us probably until the end of the month when they have a flat available to them. Ruth is currently job hunting.
Steroids ended last week but Dave still seems to be living in their benefit,to some extent.
We take a day at a time and I thank God for each new day that I still have Dave.
Miriam now has her flight booked for Feb 2 .Besi will be applying for his visa shortly please pray that will all go smoothly for him to join Mim for the birth.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and prayers for us. We are very conscious that we are not walking this path alone. We also wish you a very happy and fulfilling 2010.
The week leading up to the arrival of the Albanian micos was a difficult one with Dave experiencing a marked dip physically - difficulty in eating or wanting to eat and discomfort in his 'tummy'. A visit from the hospice nurse brought the welcome suggestion that Dave should take another course of steroids. A week is standard ration so we planned to start them the day Ruth,Maki and Amelia were due to arrive which would also just take us up to Christmas. The change they brought was quite dramatic, all symptoms faded and a reasonable appetite returned. With such good results the doctor offered an additional 5 days. We enjoyed a good family time with Pete and Ruth,Ruth,Maki and Amelia,Steve and Dave's Mum who although delayed by the snow flew down from Edinburgh to join us. Thank you too for those who have visited.
We now have the distraction of having Amelia with us doing lion impressions and encouraging us to play with her by landing toys on our lap. The family are staying with us probably until the end of the month when they have a flat available to them. Ruth is currently job hunting.
Steroids ended last week but Dave still seems to be living in their benefit,to some extent.
We take a day at a time and I thank God for each new day that I still have Dave.
Miriam now has her flight booked for Feb 2 .Besi will be applying for his visa shortly please pray that will all go smoothly for him to join Mim for the birth.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and prayers for us. We are very conscious that we are not walking this path alone. We also wish you a very happy and fulfilling 2010.
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