Tuesday morning around 2 AM Dutch woke me up with concerns that he was bleeding. Long story short, an hour or so later, we found ourselves on the road to the hospital. We had the choice of going to the local one about 15-20 minutes away or Scripps which is about 45 minutes away. We chose Scripps because that is where most of his doctors are and where they know all about him. The care there is terrific. Dutch did not feel well and suggested I pack some plastic bags.
On the way the bag came in handy as he vomited a good part of the way. Having Onstar in the car gave me the confidence to press on. I figured I could always call on them to send help to meet us.
At the hospital the doctor said I have read his entire chart, I know all bout him........... so we both felt that we had made the right decision. They almost immediately scheduled him for an endoscope (sp), found the bleed in his upper intestine and cauterized it. Because of the recent placement of stents, he underwent a battery of tests, although un-invasive to be sure that the heart was still functioning properly.
It's a long story and I don't have to tell it all. Obviously not much sleep, but this last night they gave us a private room and put a cot in it for me to sleep on. Still didn't get much but getting even some helped ever so much!
Now we're home and both very tired. Tomorrow will be a new, wonderful day and we look forward to it. Thanks to all of you who have helped and especially to Wendy for gathering stuff that we needed and Pastor Dave for delive
ring it to us. I have learned that I will keep a bag with my meds and clothing for both of us at the ready so we can leave at a moments notice.
Because Dutch now has to take bloodthinners after the stents were placed, it is probably expected that this will happen again.
Thank you for your prayers! God is so good. You have to see the darkness to appreciate the light.
One thing I would like to share:
The first night when I was sitting in a chair trying to turn the racing thoughts off in my mind and get comfortable enough to sleep I remember a song I learned as a child:
Weil ich Jesu Schaeflein bin, freu ich mich nun immerhin,...(forgot) ... guten Hirten, der mich wohl weiss zu bewirten.......
I am Jesus' little lamb, ever glad at heart I am, for my shepherd gently guides me, knows my name and well provides me , loves me every day the same, even calls me by my name....
and I thought if He provides well for me, what do I have to worry about?
We send our love to all of you and we'll keep you posted.
On the way the bag came in handy as he vomited a good part of the way. Having Onstar in the car gave me the confidence to press on. I figured I could always call on them to send help to meet us.
At the hospital the doctor said I have read his entire chart, I know all bout him........... so we both felt that we had made the right decision. They almost immediately scheduled him for an endoscope (sp), found the bleed in his upper intestine and cauterized it. Because of the recent placement of stents, he underwent a battery of tests, although un-invasive to be sure that the heart was still functioning properly.
It's a long story and I don't have to tell it all. Obviously not much sleep, but this last night they gave us a private room and put a cot in it for me to sleep on. Still didn't get much but getting even some helped ever so much!
Now we're home and both very tired. Tomorrow will be a new, wonderful day and we look forward to it. Thanks to all of you who have helped and especially to Wendy for gathering stuff that we needed and Pastor Dave for delive
ring it to us. I have learned that I will keep a bag with my meds and clothing for both of us at the ready so we can leave at a moments notice.Because Dutch now has to take bloodthinners after the stents were placed, it is probably expected that this will happen again.
Thank you for your prayers! God is so good. You have to see the darkness to appreciate the light.
One thing I would like to share:
The first night when I was sitting in a chair trying to turn the racing thoughts off in my mind and get comfortable enough to sleep I remember a song I learned as a child:
Weil ich Jesu Schaeflein bin, freu ich mich nun immerhin,...(forgot) ... guten Hirten, der mich wohl weiss zu bewirten.......
I am Jesus' little lamb, ever glad at heart I am, for my shepherd gently guides me, knows my name and well provides me , loves me every day the same, even calls me by my name....
and I thought if He provides well for me, what do I have to worry about?
We send our love to all of you and we'll keep you posted.
1 comment:
Dear Gabi:
I just received an email from Yarn Lady, and went to your blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dutch. I use to live in Orange County and moved to Scottsdale, AZ. I am an old student of Charlotte who I adore more than anything. She taught me how to knit my first sweater for my daughter. I learned about your store right before I moved, and wish I had learned about it sooner. So whenever I receive your emails I truly enjoy reading them and pretend I am living in CA again. Anyway I just learned of what you and Dutch are going through, and my heart goes out to you both.
Again my thoughts and prayers are with you both. Please send my love to Charlotte.
Sincerely,
Letty Andrews
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