A PP'sPs about Apologies

Sorry! It has come to my attention that I have been lax in updating my blog. My bad!

Christy has actually had a rough couple of days. She spiked a temp last night and hasn't felt well for two days now. The primary issue is her arthritis. It has been almost a month since her primary disease-controlling injection med which is beginning to take its toll. She is in a great deal of joint pain which could be the culprit for the fever and difficulty breathing.

We saw the infectious disease doc today and he thinks that it is the JRA that is causing the pain, fever, and breathing problems. She will finish her antibiotic regiment and then hopefully resume her injection med. Until then, we are hoping her rheumatologist can come up with a pain management plan. Please pray that she can find comfort through the pain. Pray for her nurse (me), that I can take the best possible care of her.

Thanks for continuing to check up on us!

Josh

A PP'sPs about Normalcy

We are finally getting back to a bit of normalcy here in Cynthiana. I was able to be back in the pulpit yesterday which was a joy for me. Christy is paying bills which is a joy for her (JK!).

We are slowly figuring out the best way to get Christy around the house with one bad leg and one badder leg :)

Her pain is manageable, her breathing treatments are helping, and her spirits are high. We are enjoying God's blessing at home, as are the cats!

Continue to pray as I know you will. Remember Chris Wells as he goes for surgery on Weds.

Josh

A PP'sPs about Home

Christy's home! Christy's home! Christy's home!

We finally got her home at about 3:30 this afternoon. She is settled in and enjoying being back with her kitty cats.

She is still having some knee pain and moving around doesn't help that. We are learning the best way to move her around with minimal pain. It will be an adjustment, but we know God will guide us in this. Julie is here as well, helping us adjust. She will stay with Christy tomorrow while I go to church. Pray for Julie as she is now trying to help us here while preparing for Chris's back surgery as well. She is under tremendous stress. Pray for strength.

I will continue to post regarding Christy's recovery here at home. If you would like to visit, just call ahead to make sure she is up to it.

We look forward to hearing from all of you.

Josh

A PP'sPs about Daughtry

In the words of Chris Daughtry, "I'm goin' home!"

Christy will be discharged from the hospital sometime on Saturday! All of her docs are thrilled with her progress and agree that she can continue her rehab at home w/ Dr. Josh (stupid people!). She is feeling great this evening and looking forward to seeing her kitty cats, CJ & Petra. I talked to them this evening and they are looking forward to momma coming home too.

I cannot express my gratitude & humility at the amazing response of prayer and support from all of our friends and family. We have no way to fully return the blessing. Only know that we love all of you and pray God's bountiful blessings on you all.

Please continue to pray as Christy will have difficult days ahead as she rehabs her knee. She will have to rely on an amateur for a caregiver (me) which will add to her difficulty. We know that God has been faithful and will continue to be so. Only pray that we are patient to see Him through.

Your fellow servant in Christ,

Josh

A PP'sPs about Non-ICU Rooms

Christy is no longer in ICU!

We were moved to a regular room (5155) at around midnight last night! All of her docs are thrilled with her progress and signed off on her move out of ICU.

Although we are glad to be out of ICU b/c of the implications (out of danger, on the mend), 5th floor East is not exactly paradise! Not 30 mins after getting settled in our room last night, there was a very loud and intense code across the hall. It was much louder all night than ICU, so that will be an adjustment. However, we are more than willing to make that adjustment to see Christy continue to improve.

We do have another prayer request that we would like to make you aware of, if you are not already aware of it. Chris (Christy's stepdad) learned yesterday that he has multiple slipped disks in his back which have been causing him excruciating pain for a while now. He will meet with a surgeon today and discuss his options. He is very miserable! Please be in prayer for his pain level as well as his meeting today, that God's will is done and Chris finds relief.

Thanks again!

Josh

A PP'sPs about Christy II

Good morning from ICU!

Christy had a bit of a rough night with a stomach ache and trouble sleeping. They've given her something for that so she hopes to rest this morning. Otherwise, she is doing quite well.
There is even talk of moving her to a regular floor room later today. That is a sign that she is out of danger. We are praising God continually for His healing hand.

I was able to attend our prayer meeting and teach Bible study last night which was a real blessing. I love to preach and teach and felt blessed to be back in the saddle! God is Awesome!

Josh

A PP'sPs about Miracles II

Christy had a great night! She was able to sleep through much of the night and felt rested this morning. She ate a decent breakfast and is in good spirits. She's pretty worn out from a bath and breathing treatment, so she is gonna rest for the remainder of the morning.

What a tremendous turnaround we have seen! What an awesome God we serve!

To God be the Glory!

Josh