Monday, November 12, 2007

One Day at a Time

Well as hard as it is for Dad and many of us - we just have to be patient and take things one day at a time. The doctors say he is doing well with the blood thinners, but needs to stay under the close watch of the neurosurgeon & neurologist and internal medicine specialist until they can safely regulate his blood thinner. He won't be able to leave here until that happens. His vitals have been good until this morning when his blood pressure jumped up a little but - we think that may have been due to how emotional he was this morning. Mom and I arrived at 8am and he was so upset. It was the first night that one of us did not stay here on the couch with him in case he needed something or just needed to see our face. . . and I really think that worried him. He is such a people person - and when his "circle of love" as he calls it- is not there - it can worry him so much. But since we have arrived, mom has pampered him and we have been able to encouarge him again. We are looking forward to the therapist coming again today to see what he can do today - he has continued to move his left fingers and toes. . . he even lifted his left leg up a little bit for his sister yesterday. If we have any more news to report after therapy - I'll post again. Thanks for your prayers and support - we love you guys!

6 comments:

Chris and Denny said...

Thank you Jesus for the healing in Shug's left side, we know he is in Your loving arms and his faith in You is so strong. We missed Granny at church sunday, we sat in their seats, just keeping them warm until they are both back for good! We also missed our "Martha"! The Living Room atmosphere just isn't the same when you aren't there MB. You know we are just a phone call away for ANYYHING you and your family may need. We will continue to pray constantly for Shug. Love, Chris, Denny and Noel

Lori, Frank, Amber, Cynthia Zimmerman said...

Cynthia - your girl from Chambersburg- wants you to get better and get back to church - we miss you!!! She knows that you are strong and can overcome this. We all love you more than you can realize. We are praying for you and we know God is taking care of you and will use your story to help other people. Stay strong!!!

Lisa said...

Hi Mary Beth,

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to keep up the blog. It's great to be able to stay informed about Uncle Shug's condition. Sounds like he's showing signs of progress. We are all very grateful for every sign of movement on that left side! Please tell your dad that we love him and are keeping him in our prayers. We are also remembering your families and Aunt Jeanie as well. Take care...Cousin Lisa

Donna Stevens said...

Shug and the entire Kisner family,

God has blessed you Shug with such a loving and devoted family! Just wanting to let you know that we miss you and we lift you up in prayer daily for healing and strength. Missed you too this Sunday Granny! His loving arms are embracing you and keep up the hard work and we'll keep up the prayers. Love you all!

The Stevens Family

Donna Stevens said...

Shug and the entire Kisner family,

We just wanted to let you know that we are all missing you and we lift you up in prayer daily. We are praying for healing, strength and patience. You have been so blessed to have a loving, strong family beside you every step of the way! love is a very powerful thing and you and your family are blessed with much love. It sounds as though God is doing some amazing things and keep up the hard work and we'll keep up the prayers. Miss you too Granny!
Love from,
The Stevens Family

Unknown said...

Hope today is going better. Our prayers continue with you all throughout this time of trial.... and triumph.