Welcome to A Gravel Road Journey!

NOT SO LONG AGO, Dad RE-named his art studio, "A Gravel Road Studio", and so this seemed an appropiate title for his blog.

Why 'Gravel Road'? As Dad explains, "Gravel roads take us off life's busy highway and force us to slow down. When we slow down we have time - time to notice the things around us; the things that matter the most; life and breath, the flowers and the trees. Gravel roads allow us to taste the dust of our travel and give us time to breathe."

Since his studio is a place of quiet reflection and contemplation, we wanted to create a space for family and friends to do the same as we journey together down this new and unknown path. We also wish to keep family and friends updated on his diagnoses and treatment, so please check in often for updates and new information.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Still Not Regulated...

Well, unfortunately, the two to three days that Dad was supposed to be in the hospital for has now turned into six. The doctors and nurses are having some trouble regulating his blood sugar and still don't have it at a low enough level to let him come home. It's definitely lower than when he was admitted last Wednesday night, but still not at an acceptable level for Mom to manage it at home. So far, there's no word from the doctor on how long it might be before they do get it regulated.

Dad has also developed a cold in the last couple days and was started on some antibiotics for it yesterday. We've all been taking turns visiting with him and he seems pretty comfortable so far. Mom got a phone put into his room yesterday, so we can now call in, although Dad isn't able to call out at all - probably a good thing, or he'd be racking up a pretty large phone bill, I'm sure! Jared stopped in this morning for a few minutes before heading to his practicum and as he was leaving, the physical therapist was coming in to get Dad up and walking around for a while.

Hopefully we will have more answers soon as to when Dad might be coming home. And hopefully the antibiotics kick this cold of his quickly so that it doesn't turn into anything more serious....

Until next time,
Dana
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2 comments:

Diane said...

Dana,

Thanks for the update. I will continue to pray for Gerald that the doctors would soon be able to regulate his blood sugar. I also pray that God will bless the antibiotics to Geralds body. May you continue to lean on the everlasting arms of our Lord and Saviour and draw your strength from him.
Diane

March 31, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Anonymous said...

We are all praying together and in unison our words are heard by our merciful and loving Heavenly Father. May He bless you and keep you and pour out his grace and healing upon you all. When you and your family have days where you feel that you are tired and prayers don't come easy know that our prayers always resound strong and unrelentless for your dad and family. We continue to petition God for total healing.

April 2, 2009 at 10:07 AM

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