February 24, 2007
Saturday
Hello to all!! Well I wish I could tell you that Robert was still feeling good. Robert did not sleep at all last night, he is still very congested and having to spit every minute. He got nauseated again, and it was so bad he was throwing up blood and he said he felt like a weight was on his chest. He suffered from 1:30 to 3:00 am. Robert finally could not take it anymore and we called 911 and the ambulance took him to the hospital. They did an EKG and watched him for a while. They told us Robert’s heart was o.k.; it’s probably just all the acid in his stomach, so they sent us home with more prescriptions. We had medical supply deliver a hospital bed to make Robert more comfortable, he is also on Oxygen and taking breathing treatments. For some reason his oxygen level has dropped so they are going to get that back up, and the breathing treatments are to help open up his airway. When we were at the hospital Robert got to use suction and that helped him more than anything, he did not have to rise up and spit. When we got home from the hospital my Dad and I went to the medical supply store and got a suction we can use at home, also picked up more prescriptions. Michael Chase stayed home with Robert and fed him and also put some liquid down his tube. I do not know what I would have done without My Dad and Michael being here. With keeping up with all the medicines, oxygen, feedings, hydrating it is too much for one person to do. Sandi is on her way up, so Robert will have 4 people taking care of him. I am so thankful for her, even though there are 3 of us now, we are pretty exhausted. I told my Dad that the chemo and radiation is kicking Roberts butt, but it is kicking the care takers butt also. We just can not seem to get one step ahead of what Robert needs. Sandi who is an RN has her work cut out for her. Hopefully the next report will be a good one.
Robert and Judy
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Hey Robert and Judy I am sitting here praying for you as I type this and I know many many people are praying for more days like last Thursday. Try and fthink, dream or focus on fun times and great things. You guys are very special and have been chosen for this journey for a purpose and even though you may not know what that purpose is when God reveals it you will know. Pray Pray Pray and trust God, he has never failed me or anyone else I know of. I love you both very much!
Hey guys
I am so sorry to hear that you aren't feeling too hot. I will continue to pray and believe!!! Chris fell in love with that suction thing also!! One thing to be careful of though is infection from it. Chris developed staph infection after using the suction and they believe it was from the suction tube he was putting in his mouth. Just wash it REAL good a lot! Try and check on getting a kangaroo pump for his feedings. It makes life so much easier! Please call if there is anything you need!
In our prayers,
The Beegles
hello Robert and Judy,
I hope your feeling lots better today:) Can't wait to read more stories about times of you feeling better not worse. Judy, you are doing a great job keep up the great work. I know how this is so hard for you also. Always remember I'm praying for you both and love you both lots!!
Dana
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