A week ago we were on our way to the ER because of a blood infection. Since coming home on Tuesday, things have been going pretty well. Pain and nausea have been mostly controlled. But energy levels remain low, and getting enough calories and fluids each day is a challenge.
Yesterdayβs activity was a trip to the farmers market. It was a bit of a struggle to make it across the market and back, and the rest of the day was devoted to recovery. So the daily battery of energy starts pretty low and recharges slowly. Pennyβs weight is still 12 -15 pounds below where it was in July, but it is no longer decreasing.
Weβll likely continue to go to the clinic for IV fluids once or twice a week to fend off dehydration and hope the strength and energy gradually improve. Until then, she has to make some choices about how to use limited energy reserves each day, which can be frustrating for someone who is used to getting lots done efficiently.
Comments
Laura DeHaan: Prayers for improved energy and appetite and a strong and palpable sense of Christ's presence this week.
Terri A Boer: Prayers for strength and energy for you Penny!!
Dawn Mulder: Praying for your energy/strength to return and patience/peace in the waiting
Patricia Boer Fischer : Prayin 4Y'all.. May Penny Have Enough Strength 2get Through Each Day & b-able 2Enjoy Some Little Things n Life π Sendin Loooong Distance Hugg's Love & Prayers Ur Waaaaay ππππΊππβοΈ!!
Alisa Tigchelaar: Praying right now for you and the family, Penny and Randy. It's lovely to imagine dear Penny at the Farmers' Market... And hard, on her behalf, to hear of frustration at having to "pick and choose" one daily activity. Prayers for weight gain, hydration, more energy, continued patience. Much love. πππππ
Glen Boer: Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers