Prayer requests for recovery

Grandma is doing well and her condition has remained stable in the regular room at the hospital. Since her left side is paralyzed, she needs to be moved in her bed regularly to prevent bedsores. The doctor has suggested acupuncture and physical therapy to help Grandma regain use of her left side. These are options they will make use of while she is still in the hospital. Grandma still has a lot of sputum, and she has been refusing the suctioning procedure because it is very uncomfortable and painful for her. So far, coughing up the extra sputum has been sufficient. Due to insurance, Grandma's stay at the hospital is limited to one month. The family is now entertaining options for when Grandma is discharged (the doctor said possibly next week!). Options include at-home care (under the care of someone who's trained to administer the feeding tube, oxygen, etc.), nursing home, or transfer to another hospital. Please keep this in prayer, as the next steps are considered for Grandma. Please also continue to pray for Grandma's recovery.

Grandma is still very tired and sleeps most of the time. However, today her pastor and his wife came to visit and her eyes opened right away when she heard his voice. She was very happy to see them, and was still trying to be a good hostess, even from her hospital bed. Grandma was very touched by their presence, and comforted by their prayers. Praise God for providing a church family who also cares for her!

Grandma is so blessed to be surrounded by people near and far who are covering her in prayer during this time. I know it's your prayers and encouragement who sustain her and give her hope!

We continue to wait on the Lord and pray for Grandma as she recovers and regains strength.

Psalm 33: 13-22 (NIV):

"From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from His dwelling place He watches all who live on earth- He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. May Your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You."