Mark look better today. He was thirsty, and continued to ask for water. I did wet his mouth, but knew that I should follow the doctors advice, to wait until after the swallow test with barium/x-ray to make sure his airway was closing when he ate or drank. Matt visited with his dad today. While I was with Wayman and Sharon (Marks parents) down stairs Mark decided that he did no longer needed his trachea and pulled it out himself!!!!!He also pulled off the tape from the chest tube and a couple other bandages. When Sharon and I walked into the room he had about half the staff around him. They decided that he was fine without it. He was 99% oxygenated and was breathing without any complications. Later he pulled out another IV. He must be getting well!!!
The did the swallow study and he passed. So around 3:pm he got to eat and drink. His sodium level was up some from 120 to 131. I think it should be 135 min. So I gave him Gatorade to drink. I have learned to sleep with my head on Marks bed sitting in a chair. I think he naps better too !!! They are having to restrain Mark while no one is in the room. (so he won't climb out of bed)
Let's pray for Mark to have Patience, so that his mind and body will heal. Also, pray that I will have the patience to deal with not only the doctors, but all the other challenges that have come my way..........It is 2:20am and I am going to say Thank you for all the prayers, love and support...... Thank you God, for healing my best friend and the Love of my Life. Betty
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Megan likes to print song lyrics so now I'm going to add one, too! Last night I posted a comment, praying that God was big enough to handle all that we still faced with Mark's recovery. After that, I started thinking of this song, a favorite of mine and my son's. The song "Big Enough" is sung by Ayiesha Woods with Toby Mac. They are both Christian rap artists, and I'm not a big rap fan, but I love this song. It reminds me that sometimes we box God in by not letting him handle every aspect of our lives. Sometimes we think we should only come to Him with the big, scarry stuff. But the bible says He wants to be involved with every detail, the day to day. So let's all believe that God is big enough to see Mark through the rest of the way!!!
"You turned water into wine - how extraordinary
Gave sight to the blind - and still I carry
My own load when you told me
To take your yoke ‘cause yours is easy
And even though my issues seem trivial
You alone are never to imperial
Its just the way that you love me
Its enough to convince me
Chorus:
And I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't wanna believe
That you're big enough - but you're big enough yeah!
I don't wanna box you in
You've been doing big things since the world began
Sometimes I just don't understand that you're big enough
But you're big enough Jesus!
You turned darkness into light - keep my lamp burning
And you are my everything
There's no denying, your love is so amazing
And even though my problems seem typical
Nothing for you is ever too difficult
You never have reservations - love without limitations
Chorus
Oh, no matter how I try to get around it - I'm reminded
Wherever I go I'm totally surrounded
It's all about you - I can never doubt you
Even if I wanted to…
Chorus"
Good morning!
Betty,
I understand what you are going through. Hang in there you are doing great. I appreciate so much the updates. Love you and hope to see you soon.
Karen Bills
Mark,
I thank God daily for your improvements. You have come so far since I last saw you. From the sound of Betty's blog, you aren't doing what the doctors and nurses tell you. I might just have to come down there and spank you!!!
Hang in there and remember alot of people are praying for you and keeping you in their thoughts.
Love you,
Karen Bills
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