Monday, January 17, 2011

The vigil continues as we wait for Tom's healing. Today, as I was sitting and thinking of all that has happened, what has not happened and the information we have tried to process from the doctors, I began to wilt. A dear California friend used to call me a "Steel Magnolia" and I knew today that I was anything but. I am more like a bruised magnolia blossom that turns brown and wilts when it is touched. My body is running on adrenalin, my mind is wrung out and my heart is breaking as I watch Tom lying there.

Toward the end of last week one of the doctors discussed with me what they are concerned about in a person in Tom's condition--complications of clots, pneumonia, urinary tract etc. Today we were to have a swallowing test and see if he could follow commands, but yesterday he spiked a fever and his white count went up to 42,000. Instead of what was planned he has been pumped full of antibiotics, acquired an infectious desease doctor and had more tests. The neurologist on call this week is Tom's regular one and he knows Tom like the back of his hand. He is a very good doctor, explains things well and we have a good relationship with him. I know he will be honest and that he cares. Full recovery, because of the Parkinson's, is not realistic.

The three of us--Tommy, Marty and I--may have to make a hard decision soon. Please pray for us. Tom is the love of my life, a true gift from God.

Blessings,
Pastor Margaret

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am praying, and I will continue to join my prayers to yours....

2 SISTERS the Queen and TWO said...

know that we are praying for all of you.
Linda and Frank

Unknown said...

Sending you thoughts of love and healing and lots of prayers.

Unknown said...

I'm praying fervently for Tom's recovery and for your strength. My heart aches to read what you are going through. Please give Tom a kiss on his cheek from me and hug Tommy's neck. I'll be watching and reading and praying.

Bill Ballou said...

The Ballous will be praying with you. We love you and we are thinking of you all.