I came home from the hospital on Thursday night. I am so very glad to be home. The nurses and Drs. were wonderful at Loyola but as they say, "There's no place like home!" I have a wound where the infection is draining that must be packed daily by a visiting nurse. Then 3 times a day, I take an antibiotic through my port line. Tim and Laurie have helped learn the drill and they are very helpful.
I see the oncologist on Monday and the surgeon on Tuesday. I pray that this doesn't set me back to far with my chemo. I did not get any chemo while in the hospital. My antibiotic is very strong and I have to take it a total of 6 weeks.
I'm feeling pretty tired right now but I hope to gain strength soon. I really miss being able to teach! Thank goodness that Anne is there to keep things going!
Thanks for your continued prayers and good wishes for healing. It means alot!!
Take Care,
Karen
I am so glad you are home too! Now you can get some rest and confidently move forward with whatever treatments your Drs. prescribe. It is quite a road you are on. I don't want to speak for everyone but you have made this journey along with all of us keeping up on your progress. We all pray for that speedy recovery that you wish for too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home from the hospital, maybe now you can get some rest...don't really do that in the hospital! Please take care of yourself and know that I am thinking of you getting back to the teaching as soon as you are able. We miss you in music, yes Anne is wonderful, but we miss Mrs. Halter!!!N Take care, Love and prayers, Mrs. E
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about the infection and the stay in the hospital. As my boys would say, "that just s_ _ ks". I of course don't use that kind of language:) but in this case would have to agree! I'm glad you're back at home. In my bible study last week we studied Psalm 123:3 "Show us favor, Lord, for we've had more than enough ..." I will pray this verse on your behalf this week as you've had "more than enough" and pray that God lifts you out of this situation with speedy healing. Love to you,
Sue
Hi Karen!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you are home where you can be comfortable while recovering from this infection. I, too, am praying that the Lord will grant you swift healing.
My love and prayers,
Karen M.