Today has been more of the same. When visitors come in who haven't seen Jenna for a couple of days, they comment on the huge progress. Luke and I are in the trenches everyday, and we know the big picture of how far she has come and how far she has to go, but also feel every bump that all of you have heard so much about. So today, dialysis was a little smoother, but not without it's drama. She found her groove and they got the fluid off that they wanted, but afterward the fever was back. They decided to change the catheter in her neck, thinking some bacteria may be "hiding" in the catheter (they've cultured it everyday and have found nothing), and that was a small "operation" in her room with 2 docs and 2 nurses,and some just in case personnel and medicines.
So, Jenna continues to carry her cross, and Luke and I continue to carry ours. We often wonder how much harder this must be for those who have little to no faith in God, because we know that that is where our strength comes from. It is not our own.
Please continue to pray for Jenna and our other ICU friends: baby Gunner, Colby, William, and Sarah.
Short post tonight because I'm going to excuse myself from the room due to a dressing change. It's too hard for mommy.
God Bless you all and continue to EXPECT GREAT THINGS.
Good Night from Missy and Jenna
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Missy and Luke:
This was the mid-morning reading or Terce from Liturgy of the Hours Today. Made me think of you guys.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 ©
A blessing on the man who puts his trust in the Lord, with the Lord for his hope. He is like a tree by the waterside that thrusts its roots to the stream: when the heat comes it feels no alarm, its foliage stays green; it has no worries in a year of drought, and never ceases to bear fruit.
Love to all and a good night.
Maggie
My words today are this: love and faith combined bring on strength of multitudes. Take care and love you all very much. SVJML
Luke, Missy and especially Jenna- We tried to post this comment last night, but must have done something wrong b/c it hasn't appeared....
My sister, Gina, sent us the link to your blog and we're so glad she did. Patrick and I read through all your posts last night, and we were both puddling up and praying for you so much. As you know, your sweet little Jenna and our Ruby had their first heart surgeries the same day, and even though we haven't seen you in years, that connection first formed in the CICU together is still strong (it's like going through a war together, isn't it?!). Please know we are lifting you up in prayer right now, and praying for God to send you the strength and peace that only He can give. We're praying for God to work through the hands and minds of all the drs and nurses caring for Jenna. We are with you 100% in spirit. Your faith and your pure love for your precious daughter are just awesome. All our love to you and the sweet little redhead.... Joy, Patrick and Ruby
Missy and Luke,
Just to let you know that I'm still following along with your blog (what great writers you are!!) Still praying for a speedy and full recovery for Jenna, as are many members of St. Mildred here in Somerset.
Dr. Lisette Garrett
Somerset, KY
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