The Dynamic Duo

I'm thankful to report that Lee's mom made it to town and they had an overdue reunion on Memorial Day. Knowing how mischievous the two of them can be when left unattended, I put the hospital staff on alert to monitor for an escape attempt! Ultimately they decided to behave and enjoyed the time to catch up after not seeing each other since before the pandemic kicked off last year.

Not much progress tends to be made on the formulation of a plan over the weekends with on call physicians, so we are anxious for Lee's surgeon to return today so we can reengage on the appropriate next steps in her treatment and recovery. I am glad to report that Lee did have a steady improvement in her strength and pain levels in the surgical area. She was able to walk increasing distances each day and Thor has been reduced to only two remaining "support" lines at present. Our hope and prayer request for today is to begin more clearly re-defining what "success" looks like after the tube placement did not go as planned and the path to get her home while still working toward a long term and sustainable solution to her nutritional needs and GI paralysis.

We hope that her local physicians will be able to contact and coordinate care with the specialists at Mayo that were guiding her treatments before the pandemic. Please be in prayer for these conversations and for Lee's continued improvement in strength and pain management that will allow her to make it home soon. Thanks!

Steve

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Comments

Karren Logan:

So glad her Mom is there with you all. Praying for healings and comfort. Prayers for you all to get back home. Love you guys. 🙏❤🙏

sandra henry:

I'm sure that you and Lee's mom are the healing touch Lee needs. Happy to hear that Thor is getting weaker! Praying that Lee's pain will be eased and that she can go home soon. Sending all of you lots of love from Oak Ridge.

Natasha Sundquist :

Continuing to pray for healing and strength, I am so happy you were able to have a visitor with you!!!

Steve Braden:

Praying for continued pain relief and strength to her body. Praying for wisdom for the doctors. Tell Martha to behave herself. We love the picture. Sending hugs to all of you

Eunice Goodwin:

Love your humor, Steve! Thankful for pain improvement and our continued prayers for recovery and answers to her nutritional needs. Love to all!!

Rebecca M Doty:

I am praying that Lee's strength will continue to improve and the doctors' will find the right treatment. I am so happy that the family can be with her again. 🙏

Margaret McPhee:

I am sure being able to have you and her mother by her side brightens the days for Lee. We continue to hold all of you in our prayers.

Sandy Temple:

You all continue to amaze me with your attitudes and strength. So happy to see mom and daughter reunited! Praying for relief from pain, healing, and a plan that will work so Lee can go home. Much love to all!