Day +69 Out of the Hospital!

Sam has finally been released from the hospital. Leaving the floor, he caused quite a stir since it's a rare occurrence for a patient to be directly discharged from the ICU.  He's feeling much better and we'll be spending the week prepping and packing for our move across town to Hope Lodge. We are excited since it's one more step towards home.

Please keep the Lindsey family in your prayers as Lynn undergoes surgery this week for a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer. Like so many of you, they are an incredible family who have been our champions from the very beginning. Though we're saddened by the news, we have no doubt Lynn will come through this journey with a clearer mind and stronger body. Many prayers for healing and peace.

Day 5 in the ICU

Sam's new PICC line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)

Two of the many IVs they had going. No fun at all.

Day +64

Sam is still in the hospital, but he's feeling much better. No more fevers, his blood pressure is stable, and he's eating and drinking again like a champ. He's the youngest, healthiest patient the ICU team has seen in a long time. We continue to wait for a transfer to another floor, but it's not looking very promising since the whole hospital seems to be full. Our trip back home is going to have to be postponed since they want to monitor him a little while longer, and have him complete at least 2 more weeks of antibiotics. I know it's just a few more weeks, but being so far from Jack, it feels like they said a few more years. It's most definitely an exercise in faith and patience. When I really start feeling sorry for myself I go sit in the ICU waiting room with families who won't be taking their loved ones home with them. Kind of puts everything back into perspective. We'll be moving over to Hope Lodge on the 15th which should be a new adventure. Keep you posted.

a few favorites from last year...

Day +62 Back in the Hospital

Sam woke up early Sunday morning with a high fever and chills. He had an infection that made its way into his bloodstream which caused him to be very sick. He spent the night in ICU where they took out his port (a possible source of infection), put in a new temporary line and gave him broad coverage antibiotics. Actually, they did all sorts of things to him, but those were the main things I remember.  The ICU is by far the strictest place in this hospital and I kept getting booted from the room.  He made a complete turn around during the night and is feeling much better today. They're even talking about transferring him off the floor so hopefully we'll be discharged within the next few days.