Well, much later than scheduled and not without problems during the procedure, Sara's traecheostomy is now done.
She's enjoying a nice big legal cocktail and laying back and being serenaded by gentle music. Daniel is holding her hand and sitting within her field of view. (when she opens her eyes)
Her face is so beautiful. Always has been. It was so sweet to see Daniel kiss her on the lips. (remember - those lips are reserved for him. she doesn't like to kiss other people on the lips) Her face looks so relaxed.
Seeing the tube in her neck does make me a little sad, though. I know it is a step towards her getting to recovery - but it looks so permanent. It isn't though...they told me that once she has progressed enough they start "shrinking" the tube and eventually it is gone. That is, if the patient is no longer respirator dependent. It all just takes time.
Still, being able to wash her whole face, look at those pink full lips, stroke her whole cheek...like a little bit of heaven, wrapped in a veil of hope.
Daniel and I are going to stay until she's out of the rest of the anesthesia and breathing on her own. She's already starting to overbreathe the respirator, so they'll switch her back to letting her trigger the respirator herself once she's steadily doing so.
She'll probably be resting tomorrow. That would be my preference.
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Sara and Family,
ReplyDeleteYour grandfather, George, mentioned your situation when it occured and asked for prayer for you and the family. I have been praying as well as asking members of my Sunday School class, church, and Wed night prayer group. As a person who practiced nursing for more than 40 years I am well aware of some of the concerns, still God can work wonders. Hope you continue to make progress.
Sincerely,
Saja (Sarah Jane) Arnold
San Antonio, TX
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