back home

My last post said we were heading to the hospital after being called back in by Md. Well we are finally back home. That "call back" led to surgery, catheters, iv's, and picc line. Not to mention the iv antibiotics that Jeff will be receiving over the next 4 weeks. At least he is at home for that. Yes, it has been crazy. I will give details on this whole adventure tomorrow. We are exhausted and need rest. Thanks for prayers. We have great friends and are so thankful for the body of Christ!

More about Puddin'

We are headed back to hospital. They found bacteria in the joint fluid. They have to evaluate if it is a true or false positive. If really positive for joint infection, he will be admitted and have ortho consult. If false positive, we will be back home. Please continue to pray. Hope this makes sense!

Another Puddin' update

Hey friends,
Boy are we tired! Jeff's leg is improving some. I think the antibiotic is working. He has a bad wound on his knee where they had to take fluid out and open the abscess. It was as bad for him as it sounds. It's hard for me to change the dressing b/c it reminds me of what he went through. I think he has a long recovery with this. His leg is still noticeably swollen and still somewhat discolored. The pain, however, is much improved, except right on the knee cap where the work was done. As far as I can tell, it is NOT spreading. I praise God for this. I want to give a shout out for my sis. She was the one who stayed with Jeff during the procedures because I knew I couldn't watch him go through it. Jeff and Debi have always been close, but he now has a new found respect for her. And thanks Michael B. for sitting with me and keeping me distracted.
On another note, Macie had fever, headache, and stomach pain last night. Joy. She is better today, but no appetite. I'm praying that whatever she had doesn't make it into Jeff's body. Can you imaging having stomach problems when you can't bend your leg. Not good. So, thanks for continued prayers and the encouragement many of you have already been!

Puddin' Update

Spent the night in Baptist ER last night. Got home at 4am this morning. Very sleepy! Jeff had some very painful procedures done which made for a very bad night for him. His leg tissue is infected but knee joint is clear. This is good. We are now watching for continued spreading. Please pray against that. Follow up to come when I'm actually awake!

Puddin' needs prayer

Last Thursday, Jeff noticed a pimple looking thing on his knee. Didn't worry too much about it until it started hurting on Friday. Then Sat. it hurt more, then Sunday even more. Monday he couldn't take it anymore so off to Medcentral we went. It was diagnosed as cellulitis, an infection in the tissue. It is on and around the knee and goes down the leg a bit. He can't stand well or walk. It's very hard for him to bend his leg. It is very painful. He is on antibiotic and pain med. I'm pretty worried about it b/c as a nurse I've seen what cellulitis can do. It's not pretty. Plus he's my puddin' and I don't like to see him hurting :(. Please pray for healing and tolerance of pain. Also pray that he is getting the right kinda care to treat it appropriately. thanks friends! One last thing, pray also that the kids don't bump into it. I know that sounds silly but it is like a knock straight to a wound and they have come close several times. thanks