Once again I can't believe it's been a few weeks since I updated on here. Time seems to fly by so quickly these days! I do have good news to report though, and that is that Dad's blood sugar levels have finally been regulated! The nurses are down to checking his sugar levels twice a day, instead of four times, and he usually doesn't need any insulin anymore. Just the diabetic pills.
Which leads me to the 'possibilities' part of the title.....Dad has been declining the past few weeks that he's been at Riverview. He's been sleeping more and is showing more and more confusion. However, Mom met with the doctor and social worker this morning to talk about possible placements for Dad. Even with the decline, he is not a point where he needs to see a doctor everyday (especially since they have been able to regulate his blood sugars), so they are hesitant to keep him at Riverview. They obviously want those beds for those that need them most, which is understandable. But bringing Dad home would mean a lot of extra work and added stress for Mom. So, they talked it over today and are discussing several different options. We're not sure what this means yet, and likely won't know for a few days. Mom said that Dad will be in Riverview at least another week, and her prayer is that he can end up staying there, instead of being moved elsewhere.
It pretty much goes without saying that Mom and the family need your prayer support in this matter. We're not quite sure what will happen in the next few weeks, and we are very thankful that Dad is feeling better in relation to his blood sugar. However, we have a few big decisions ahead of us, so please pray that we would make the right one and that wherever Dad ends up, that he will still be receiving the best care that is possible for him.
Thank you all so much! Take care,
Dana
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Thanks for the update. I pray that God would grant wisdom to your family to know what is the best option to take. May He continue to lead and guide you on this difficult journey. I give thanks that the sugar levels are back to a point that your dad only needs pills to control it. I pray that it would be possible for your father to stay at Riverview. May you continue to feel the presence of our Lord and Saviour as you make these decisions.
Blessings
Diane
Thank you for the update. We will be praying for you all as you make these difficult decisions. Know that you are not alone!
I just wanted to let you know that even though we are far away and have not known your mom and dad really well, we are praying for him and care very much about his prognosis and your mom's own well being.
LOTS of love and strength to you. I know how inadequate that can sound, but it's all I can do.
You are all in our prayers. We know the path you are on, and be comforted in knowing that even when you feel like you can't go on, God will be there with you every step of the way to get you through.
Stay strong.
Leanne Ulrich
The brain tumour foundation spring sprint will be held May 23rd in Assiniboine Park. We are working to fund support groups for survivors their family & friends to raise awareness & research. We will be thinking of your dad.
J.Zieske
We just wanted to let you know that we are continuing to think about you and pray for you. We have come across a short poem that we hope will be an encouragement to all of you. Unfortunately the author is unknown.
Cancer is limited.
It cannot cripple love.
It cannot shatter hope.
It cannot corrode faith.
It cannot eat away peace.
It cannot destroy confidence.
It cannot kill friendship.
It cannot shut out memories.
It cannot silence courage.
It cannot invade the soul.
It cannot reduce eternal life.
It cannot quench the Spirit.
It cannot lessen the power of the resurrection.
We trust that this will encourage you as you go about your day. Even as we walk through the valley of shadow, God is always there with us.
Being that I'm away for a week on retreat, I've missed being able to have my weekly visit with Gerald. Please do pass along my greetings to him, and let him know that from my retreat space with the Benedictine monks at St John's Abbey in Collegeville, he (along with the whole family) is very much on my mind and in my prayers.
Jamie Howison
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