In the face of what so many people are going through in the Florida Panhandle, inland Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, Wendy and I have been praying and watching the news with great interest. I look forward to the response to a hurricane named Michael in the days ahead, just learning tonight of some of the efforts put forth by Catholic Charities and the Knights of Columbus.
I guess you could say my week was no where near as awful as surviving a near Category 5 hurricane.
Wendy remains at home recovering from the pneumonia and sepsis that changed the course of action of so many things in our family dynamic. Bottom line is she is improving, following doctor's orders, for the most part, and responding to the home health team that has been such a relief to me. I can see her strength returning, but she really is not strong anymore, and she still battles fatigue. Her breathing is good, her O2 has been great and there is no fever whatsoever present. We take all these things with hope and thank God for the good news. She still has several weeks of home rest followed by limited activity outside the home!
During this week of her recovery we received word that her mom was unceremoniously kicked out of the nursing home where she was doing 100 days of PT. Sadly, with almost 20 days remaining, the insurance said kick her out. I want to personally thank Blue Cross Advantage for your compassionate action to one so vulnerable. I've learned to confront evil in my life, this indeed is evil. With Wendy unable to care for her we were able to get her enrolled in a hospice program that is at least sending her daily help where she has landed. For now, she has landed at a long-time family friend's house. It is so unfortunate to know that an elderly, incredibly ill and weak human being can be shown such disregard as the insurance decision makers and others who undoubtedly endorsed this decision. Thank God for her friend and the one member of her medical team that recommended the hospice option.
For my poor wife, who is probably feeling guilty, she at least understands that for now, she can do nothing but help her own recovery. Wendy's sister had delicate double cataract surgery and too must heal before being available. For my part, I plan on visiting mom some time over the course of this weekend.
Wendy and I are so incredibly thankful to all those who have really come to our aid this past week. So many folks, family and friends, have cooked for us and even come over to help me with various chores inside the house. We also want to thank all those who have prayed, offered Mass, offered their praying of the Rosary or just check in on us. It sure lifts our spirits!
Wendy and I are also thrilled that this week we have actually been visited by something other than stifling summer heat and humidity. Fall is here; good feel air. Wendy may take her PT on the front porch tomorrow! We both want even cooler autumnal weather since we both love it.
I want my readers, friends, family, to all understand that there is so much that remains unanswered? Will Wendy's recovery last well into the holiday season? Will her mom ever improve enough to live alone or should we insist on permanent residence status at a facility? Will there be another path revealed to us? Only time will tell.
For now, we take every day for what it is worth as we feel all your prayers and appreciate all your kind works!
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