It's the day before St. Patrick's Day and it looks as if Caitlin will be celebrating her Irish in the hospital. Not that that's any big surprise, but I couldn't figure out another way to bring St. Patrick's Day into the blog on short notice. For the notice is short indeed. I just got back home from the Anniversary Sunday service at church (fantastic, by the way) and I'm on my way out the door to go visit my sister. She's doing the same as yesterday--her platelet count is rising but so is her white blood cell count. The doctors are still attributing that to leftover immune response to the meningococcal septicemia, not a new illness, but it's still somewhat worrying to us non-medical folks. I'm kicking myself for going to see her the other day when I felt like I was coming down with a cold! Oh well. I'm resolving the problem by buying a little cloth mask to wear when I visit her today. Better safe and ridiculous looking than sorry and devilishly handsome.
The doctors got 2 liters of fluids off her during dialysis yesterday, which will help with the swelling quite a bit. She's also due for a bit of physical therapy this afternoon, which she is not looking forward to at all. Apparently, it's a pretty painful process somewhat akin to having toothpicks jammed into your joints and then set on fire, but I think she's just being a sissy. I mean, I stubbed my toe last night really hard and you don't hear me complaining!
Keep those comments coming please! She has her laptop and she loves hearing from her friends and family. As soon as she starts feeling a little better you will be hearing more from her and less of me, so keep checking this blog. Oh! One other thing. Our church has designated tomorrow, March 17th, as a day of prayer and fasting for Caitlin. Those of you who are interested in joining us in this observation, please refrain from eating from sunup to sundown and and pray for the gifts of health, wisdom, discernment, and strength for Caitlin, her family, and her doctors and nurses. It would be really neat if you put your thought/prayers to paper, physical or virtual, and brought it by the hospital to pass on to Caitlin or posted it here for her to read when she's feeling a little better.
Thanks so much for your support everyone!
10 comments:
Caitlin-
You continue to be in my thoughts & prayers. Hope physical therapy went okay today and it was easier than last time.
Sorry I missed you friday night when I was at the hospital. There was so many people in your room-I figured you were overwhelmed by our family! :) I was going to come again last night but morning sickness prevailed and I figured you didn't need your pregnant cousin getting sick all over you :)
Reagan & I did make you cookies though so I will bring them by in a few days so I can actually get to see you- my beautiful, strong, and amazing cousin! :)
Keep smiling and laughing-
We love you-
Meghan (Hugh & Reagan)
well i came by to see you this evening but you were sound asleep. at least i got to peak in and blow your mom a kiss and drop off mick's card. he gave that to me when mom and i went through mcdonald's drive thru. lol. i would love to fast tomorrow but that is just not possible b/c of basketball--i would end up dehydrated :( however i will continue to pray for you! i miss you and i promise i'll come up again as soon as i get a chance. i love you!
-kristin
Well Caitlin I just heard the news the other day and then saw the group on facebook, which had a link to here. I'm sorry to hear about this, and I just wanted to let you know that we have had you on our prayer lists at church and are praying and thinking about you!
Jessica D.
Hi Caitlin - So glad to hear you are getting up and attum ! Yeah! Just heard the news & have been praying for you since! Hope you had a good spring break trip in Florida before you got sick! Know your family (mom!!!) is finally able to exhale a little! Keep up the hard work so you can get back to your friends & fun life! Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Your cousin Betsey in Port Orange, Fla.
Hey Caitlin!
I've been reading everyday, and praying every night for you. I hope you get to feeling better very soon because I can only imagine how you're feeling--stircrazy no doubt...Everyone back home is praying for you and a speedy recovery. God bless!
--Lexie
Saint Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be confident knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
My name is Pam and I live in Fairview..Denise is our Secretary at Parkers Creek Baptist Church..We love Denise and Randy...Just want you to know that we have been praying for your recovery...We hear you are doing much better...I was very sick when I was 20 and it was very hard to understand why I was so sick...but, the Lord has a plan for us all, and this is part of yours...he is so good...Just call on him through this and he will help you through...Know that we are praying for you....Pam
Dearest Caitlin,
I,ve tried so hard not to bother you or your mom, because of what you've been through.... but KNOW that I love you and think of you all the time.... Life is unfair, and you've learned that in spades... but what you're going through now will serve you well in the future... which WILL be a long one!!!! Know that I love you and wish you a speedy recovery!!!!
Love, Uncle Butch
Hi Caitlin,
I have been checking the blog frequently for updates on your status but have neglected to leave a comment. There is not a whole lot I can add, that others have not already said, other than the fact that the faith, hope, and love around you is as endless as the courage and perseverance you have shown throughout this life changing experience.
I hope your St. Patrick's Day is as enjoyable as it can be under the current circumstances.
Love,
Danny O.
Hey Caitlin...Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Here's an Irish Prayer for you...
An Irish Prayer
May those who love us, love us;
and those who don't love us,
may God turn their hearts;
and if He doesn't turn their hearts,
may he turn their ankles
so we'll know them by their limping.
Love you,
Aunt Sue :)
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