Andrea will stay in the hospital one more night. they want to get her pain more managed before she goes home.
Thank you all for your prayers and support for Andrea.
She had a painful night and morning. They've been trying many different meds and doses trying to get her pain level down from a 9 or 10 on a scale of 10. FINALLY around 10 this morning it was down to a 5!! They were going to clean her head up and try and get her up and walking this afternoon.
I cannot say enough times how amazing she is. Even a couple hours post op she was smiling and cracking jokes. If ever there's time a you feel down, exhausted, or irritated you have to do something you don't want to do please stop and thank the Lord your even able to do it and your not in her situation or many like her. One of the best parts yesterday was that the neurosurgeon say she could drive in a few weeks if she felt up to it! Andrea hasn't been able to drive since August(except those times she sneaked!!)This has been a real burden to her. She hasn't been able to take her son to school, or run to Walmart or the bank or whatever, she would always have to call for a ride. She also hasn't been able to pick anything up over 7lbs since August, which obviously includes her son. A lot of us take our daily activities of living for granted. But I challenge you today to stop and thank the Lord you can carry your laundry basket of clothes around because some cannot, or you can drive out to Walamrt and shop for your family. Or you can drive you child to basketball, dance class, school, to a friends house and the hundred other places they need to go. Please have a thankful heart for all the things God has allowed you to do today, because there are so MANY others that cannot do all these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
Me, Kristin, & Andrea
7 comments:
thanks for the great reminder! loved the post and the verse!
Thanks for posting this. It made me think twice about the things I've been complaining about. I know I don't know all you girls very well, but you all are such an inspiration for friendship, strenth and loyalty. Andrea seems like such a determined woman--I've kept her in my prayers as well.
I love hearing the great news! Jeff and I continue to be in awe of how strong she is and will continue to keep her in our prayers.
From the moment I heard her story, I was in awe of how strong she is! Thank you Lord for keeping her safe during the surgery!
I do take for granted a lot of things! Thanks for posting and keeping everyone updated. You are a wonderful best friend!
Believing God for miracles.
thanks for being such a great sister in Christ to Andrea!
you are a blessing.
Love,
Lauren
Thanks for all the updates on Andrea, and reminding all of us not to take life for granted!!! It made me realize twice before I complain about the simple things!!! Take care!!!
Thanks for the reminder--- needed that!! What an awesome friendship you all share! Praying things go well and she is home soon!
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