Ken is having a quiet day, a quiet week really. Without getting into all the details, he hasn't changed much. They took out his chest tube a few days ago. It wasn't draining anything and they were afraid it was going to get infected at the entry site, so they took it out. He has developed a bacteria infection in his lungs that they are treating with antibiotics. His lungs are showing no improvement since they took him off the oscillator. The docs are afraid that his lungs are showing signs that they are scarred. They can't tell for sure, so we are waiting and praying. Wish I had better news to share. I'm sad today.
Stephanie took me to get my nails done yesterday. We went with her boyfriends mom and little sister. I also got a pedicure. It was fun, but I was anxious to get back to Ken. I spent some time with my parents after work on Friday. Dad is pretty much over his cold, but mom still has her cough, so I didn't get to close. I also got to see my aunt Lavon and cousin Alex for a few minutes on Saturday. It is always nice to get family hugs. I spent the rest of the afternoon with Ken and then Toby and I went to the rodeo last night at the National Western Stock Show. Wish I could have taken Ken with us. He would have loved it. I haven't seen the stock show in a long time, so it was a good diversion. All the cowboys work so hard for their 8 seconds, but the mutton busting and the Clydesdales were out favorite moments. Today, I am planning to just sit with Ken. Toby is with me, but she is going to see a friend this afternoon. So Ken and I will spend some time talking about all this. Wish he would just wake up and breathe and talk to me. I miss him today.
I ache for you. Julie felt so much like you do. All she wanted was for her husband to wake up, hold her hand, argue with her, anything really. It was weeks before she knew if I would ever talk again. It was almost six weeks when she heard me speak. It was music to her ears and I still remember the tears in her eyes. God be with you and Ken and may the love and prayers of your friends and family bring you comfort during this difficult time. Love, faith, and hope are very powerful.
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I am sad for you and Ken, too. Waiting and hoping are not passive expressions of faith; they require courage, of which you have shown plenty. Love, faith, and hope ARE powerful. I join you and Ken in these strong states of being; as you talk to Ken, know that both he and God hear.
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ReplyDeleteChanging my life, with your love,
Has been so easy for you,
And I amazed, every day, and I'll need you.
'Til all the mountains are valleys,
And every ocean is dry, my love.
I'll be yours until the sun doesn't shine,
'Til time stands still
Until the winds don't blow,
When today is just a memory to me, I know.
I'll still be lovin, I'll still be lovin you.
I'll still be lovin you.
Never before did I know,
How lovin someone could be,
Now I can see, you and me, for a lifetime.
Until the last moon's rising,
You'll see the love in my eyes, my love.
I'll be yours until the sun doesn't shine,
'Til time stands still,
Until the winds don't blow.
When today is just a memory to me, I know.
I'll still be lovin, I'll still be lovin you.
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I'll be yours until the sun doesn't shine,
'Til time stands still.
Until the winds don't blow.
When today is just a memory to me, I know.
I'll still be lovin, I'll still be lovin you.
I'll still be lovin you.
I'll still be lovin...I'll still be lovin'
I'll still be lovin you
I'll still be lovin...I'll still be lovin'
I'll still be lovin you
If I remember correctly, this was your wedding song. And, it's beautiful.
Frank Chandler
Thanks Frank. You are correct, this was our wedding song. It made me cry to read it now, but thank you for printing it here. I can't beleive you remembered that. We still sign our cards to each other with ISBLY for this song. Bev
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