Awake!

My Mom is awake!  The doctors were able to wean my Momma off the ventilator this morning and so far, she's done incredibly well.  She is still on oxygen and has her central line, which is providing an avenue for all of the meds and fluids that she needs.  I just can't tell you how joyous it was to walk into that ICU room today and see those tubes out of my Mom's mouth!!

Mom is still hurting and still has a long ways to go.  There is much healing that needs to take place, and it may take a long time.  She's struggling with confusion and also with hallucinations.  Some of this is normal and to be expected because she has been through a major trauma.  They may be running more tests later this week to check her status in other areas.

For now, we will continue to sit with mom and help her move around in her bed.  When she continually asks us where she is and why she is there, we will fill her in.  We will help her wipe her mouth when coughing and dry her tears with kleenex.  She needs a lot of assistance at this time and we are happy to provide it!

We are incredibly grateful for your steadfast love, encouragement and prayers!  God is so good to breath life into my Momma's lungs, just as we asked Him to.  He His faithful - when we see Him move and even when we don't.  His ways are not our ways, but we can always, always, always trust Him - even when it hurts, even when it doesn't make sense.  We know that every trial, every heartache, is working for OUR GOOD and for HIS GLORY, for those who know Jesus as Lord and Savior.


Resting with a Grateful Heart Tonight -

Ryan