Health Update June 24, 2024

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Health Update 6/24/24

Wow it has been 17 days since the last update. Well, we have been busy and the health side has been relatively quiet. Thank God. John and Amanda are here along with Anaiah and Isaiah. They have brought joy and delight and lots of distraction. Well yes, I did burn the scones. And it is difficult to focus on keeping up a health regimen with water and supplements when crazy kids are running around trying on my dresses (yes Nana’s dresses are preferred) and picking blueberries outside. They need supervision with these activities you see.  Haha!

However, since Michael’s drain exchange on May 28th the left one has been leaking a lot of clear fluid. So much so that we have had to come up with creative ways to keep it from leaking. This means the dressing needs to be changed twice a day rather than every 3rd day. The other problem with this is that the skin around the drains has become irritated, from being so damp. It could be a recurrence of the yeast infection, or something else. Then 2 days ago Michael started having urinary pain again. And then a small fever last night. On Saturday I had called our new interventional radiologists here in town and talked to the on-call doc. He said they could look at it today, Monday. We are going to the new place to review the situation this afternoon at 3:15. We had been encouraged to deal with the leaking and not wait for our July 12th appointment by my ever-vigilant sister-in-law. Thank you! Early this morning we also went to the urgent care to take care of the emergent bladder infection. So he is on antibiotics, yet again!

So yes, prayer would be appreciated! Clarity for the doctors. Healing from infections and super infused spiritual reality immunity for Michael!

He doesn’t look sick. He looks handsome. He is combing his hair back like he used to.

We had planned an overnight trip to the Oregon coast today with our kids and grandkids to stay at an Airbnb together, but they had to go without us due to the complications. It is OK, the house seems so QUIET without them. That is not a bad thing if you are tired. And they are already sending pictures. The cousins are very much enjoying each other.

Thank you all so much!

8 responses to “Health Update June 24, 2024”

  1. Linda M Fleischer

    Thanks so much for the update! Sorry Michael has to keep going through these infections but glad there is a remedy! Hope all goes well with the 3:15pm appointment.
    Glad you were able to enjoy your family….aren’t grandkids grand?
    Continued prayers! Hugs for you both!

  2. Jerry and Donnette

    Thank you beautiful Sarah and handsome Michael for the update. We agree for all: clarity and healing and super infused spiritual reality immunity! So happy for the family and grandchild infusion too! You are all blessed being a family that loves and honors and cares. Good legacy for the grandkids and some payback for all the joy and love they bring! Much love from Jerry and Donnette

  3. Katie Dole

    Sarah and Mike,
    Been thinking about you and all those doctors visits. I know how frustrating it can be…I’m amazed at your ability to handle so much stress. ..and you have so much joy coming from those little grandchildren… I guess Hazel isn’t so little anymore. You are so strong I’m holding you in the light. Love, Katie

  4. Sue Volande

    So blessed with our beautiful family times!! Love you Mike, Sarah and all the family!!

  5. Colleen

    So happy you are surrounded by family and love.
    Keeping you in my prayers always.
    Focus on clarity for the doctors. Healing from infections and super infused spiritual reality immunity for Michael!
    Many hugs and much love
    Colleen ❤️🤗❤️

  6. Janet M Daniel

    We are thankful you are surrounded by loved ones, family and friends. When the Scriptures speak of afflictions that humans experience as we go through this life, our human understanding can get in the way when we try to reason these things out. We embrace God’s Word that says He causes all things to work together for good to those that love the Lord and walk with Him. We know this suffering Mike has experienced has touched many hearts. We speak the peace of the Lord to you both. You are in our hearts.
    Hugs, Janet and Bill

  7. Katie

    That is so wonderful your family is all together! We will keep you in our prayers, let there be simple and effective answers that keep both you and Mike healthy, vibrant and full of life!

  8. Jenni Mickelson

    Your updates mean so much to us because we are carrying you in our hearts. We are so thankful you are surrounded by your delightful family. This has been a challenging and difficult time, but it is also amazing to see how God has been working all things for good. His love for you is evident to us.

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