Vernon has been in isolation all week, which means people (friends as well as hospital staff) must ‘suit up’ in a paper gown, mask, and gloves in order not to spread the staff infection elsewhere. Vernon is being treated with antibiotics, that seem to be working very well. The hospital staff takes this all in stride,as it is typical of patients who have been in the hospital for an extended time. So though he always needs your prayers, please do not panic.
He has been stable all week, but today he is fighting a bladder infection and is feverish. With all the medication they immediately give him, it will pass, but I hope he isn’t feeling too bad.
Regardless of all this, he still has wonderful visitors. Today I arrived to this scene.
This is Paul Jackson, who brought his ministry of guitar and voice to the bedside today, and who is not afraid of germs. And beside him is Dorothy (one of my mentors in life….who has been by my side since before this season even started.) Thank you to all the visitors this week, Vernon and I both appreciate it, even though you have had to wear such ridiculous gear.
This too shall pass. And I expect it will be soon. It is a part of hospital life. Vernon continues to improve in the midst of it. In some ways the infections have allowed him to stay in the hospital longer before being transferred further away, but he still needs your prayers.
There is no fear in love. This is how I mean to go on. I hope you join me.
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“There is no fear in love. This is how I mean to go on.” What beautiful words to live by–thanks for blessing all of us! I’m excited about Vernon’s smile and drawing!
Love, Lynnel
excellent reply from lynnel. prayers continue…
You are so right, and staying in hospital longer is good, gives Vernon more time to get stronger. They also pick up on all sorts of things while in hospital.
I can see that mans smile in spite of the mask.
Lots of love
yes, i can too now. thank you for spotting it!
Ali- are they giving him plenty of probiotics too? When both my mother and father were or are being given every medication and anti biotic imaginable for infections, I had to make sure they added a active probiotic too in order to replace that which was eliminated by the anti-bio bodies. Please check… No matter how good someone is as a doctor I find nurses and doctors leave behind or out some of the most important prescrips of all.
Praying and sending healing thoughts daily.
yes, they are…we talked about that yesterday, actually. Thanks for caring, I know you went through such a horrible ordeal. But you were the most amazing advocate for your parents. You prepared my way in some ways.
Extra love to you right now! For friends, this article may offer a helpful rule of thumb for how you share your feelings and concerns: http://articles.latimes.com/2013/apr/07/opinion/la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407
Thanks, Genesis. Great advice in that article. I haven’t had too many bad experiences, but I know some news/words can be ‘triggers.’
And yes, we join you – there is life to be lived, and that goes for all of us – lets make it enjoyable!
There is no fear in Love,
if the Love is real and perfect it overshadows all fears and Concern.
Love is not what you can receive
it’s all about what you can give.
~Author Unknown
xx hugs xx
(I have learned that there are a lot of ‘well-meaners’ who tend to live in worry-mode. I would appreciate it if you share your concerns with me in person later, when this has passed. They are not helpful to me right now.)
All of you are in my thoughts and prayer daily, Allison! xoxo
Always continued love and prayers for you all.
INdeed abiding in HIS LOVE… Perfect LOVE, casts out all fear! I Agree with you & am praying into that 🙂