Hi to all,
It has been a very long night in Monterrey and in Room #844. Tonight, as in many other nights, sleep was just a five-letter word and no where in sight! One of the most essential things of life - sleep - you come to realize, is one of the things you need the most, but yet somehow you find a way and manage to do without. Jessica has had a hard time getting any type of sleep. The doctors have tried many different type of medications, but this too can be one of the adverse side effects of ketamine and also RSD. Sleep is also so important for the human body, in that it helps to restore the body back to good health. As her Mom, if she doesn't sleep than neither do I. We both ask for your continued prayers for sleep - something that is so needed, yet so hard to obtain!
P.S. Nancy was successful in retrieving the package from customs. They finally allowed the medical bandages needed for Jessica. This was after four hours of being there with Omar, the taxi-cab driver who speaks english and was so helpful; and only after ultimately having to cry and plead her case! They would not allow the plastic syringes or the green tea packets for my water, but interestingly enough, they allowed a stuffed animal bear sent by her sisters (this could have contained anything?)
P.S.S. Jessica's doctor - Dr. Cantu - returns today after being away for 3 days. Jessica hopes that he brings back her "full" memory with him from vacation! I certainly hope so too!!!!!!!
With love,
from a very tired Mom
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Mrs. Stevens,
ReplyDeleteIs Jessica still moving her legs? How is her pain? I pray that you and Jessica will gets lots of uninterrrupted rest:) Crystal Ulmer
if only I could sing a lullaby that your heart could hear dear Jessica and dear Gina, but I sing as loud as I can for both of you with love, Bonnie
ReplyDeleteHI Gina. Danny from Colombia.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and Jess,
for how long will you stay in Monterrey?
i hope you get some rest trhrouh the day..!
Hi Mrs Stevens and Jessica,
ReplyDeleteGosh, I remember how hard it was to be so sleep deprieved. I don't think people fully understand how valuable and important sleep really is. I remember people telling me that sleep would be difficult after the coma, but since I was only sleeping an hour to three a night (on a good night) I couldn't quite imagine it being more difficult. Well, somehow, (and I still don't completely understand how) it was. I remember the one night all I wanted in all the world was to sleep. I will be praying Jessica can sleep. Yes, we had those nights and you are right, if I didn't sleep, neither did my Mom. I so appreciated her love and commitment to me and she helped me through those times as I know you are doing for Jessica. God Bless you. I am sure as a Mom you want to be able to do more, to make things better, but your help is more valuable than you probably know. I continue to understand that more and more on a daily basis how MUCH Mom did for me during those times. Actually, Mom and I had that conversation today.
We love you both and are praying for SLEEP! One thing a doctor that I had said that did eventually help me, but it certainly was not a quick fix, was at around the time I want to fall asleep (somewhat of a "normal" bedtime (For me that was anywhere from 12 to 2 at the time) she said turn out the lights, turn off the TV and I turned on my Christian music. Close your eyes and kind of picture your mind blank, picturing white. In the beginning this did nothing and after a half and hour to an hour I would turn the TV back on if I couldn't sleep, but the problem is right now, I don't think Jessica's brain knows HOW to sleep. Mine didn't. What your trying to tell it, is "This is bedtime, this is the time we go to sleep, everything stops and rests." It takes a quite a bit of time for your brain to "learn " how to do this, but it definitely helped. Sometimes too, if you can do this in conjunction with the sleeping meds, get the meds and then impliment this, the meds help the process. It definitely did not work at first, but I continued with it and now I can sleep as many hours as I want. You'll get there Jess, hang in there. I KNOW this is brutal right now, but you'll do it. I know you will.
Love in Christ,
Lindsay Spengler
Gina and Jessica.
ReplyDeleteHope tonight is better. In darkness and quiet with only someone (taped)who suggest cleansing breaths can help the body relax and destress and fall asleep.
Maybe the way we used to put the babies to sleep. A soft lullaby and the slight touch on the forehead or back.
I always sing "you are my sunshine" to my kids and now my grandkids.
love from Saratoga,
Linda
Dear Sara... I am so sorry that you both are struggling right now. You are right, sleep is so important. I am hoping that in the days ahead Jessica will finally get some rest. Whenever she rests please try to get some rest yourself. Love you and miss you terribly. Your sister.. Carol
ReplyDeleteYou & Jessica have my thoughts & prayers with you fully!!
ReplyDeleteYou (mom) also have my empathy on being sleep deprived, not a great place to be. But soon you will be able to catch up on all you missed!!
~Many Blessings~
Coach Marla
Gina & Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping you have a better night tonight. Always in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you strength.
Marianne
I have been following Jessica's blogspot since the beginning and with all my heart wish that both of you can have a normal life again. I know you will get there.. I do wish to help if still needed. I am wondering how Jessica's pain and extremeties are. Is she moving, sitting, and eating yet,
ReplyDeleteDearest Jessica and Gina, You are in my prayers every day and all the time. I prayed for sleep for you today. I remember those days when the kids were babies and sleep seemed like a rare and precious treasure! I pray that things get easier for you soon. So many people are praying for you and sending their love to you. I wish we could also send you some sleep! Hang in there! Love always, Angel
ReplyDeleteJessica and Sarah Gina,
ReplyDeleteWe say prayers for you both several times a day. We pray for your health and that God will restore your strength and vitality. We also pray for relaxing, restorative sleep for all of you. We know God answers prayer and that He is listening. God bless you both and Nancy, for being so persistent in getting those essential bandages to you.
God Bless You,
Joanne
Sleep....rest....and healing....
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you....
God Bless you both as well as Nancy, your new angel.
In His grip,
Love
John, Angela & the boys
Hi, Jessica. It's Emily and I'm home now in California. One of my daughter Madison's favorite movies, is the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy had it right when she said, "There's no place like home!"
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Nancy for getting the bandages! I hear you've got an ICU bed now. I hope that prevents the ulcers along with the bandages.
Are you still wiggling those toes? I'm sure it will be good to see Dr. Cantu again after his little vacation. And let's be completely honest, Jess, he's not all that hard to look at?! I remember him smelling good, too. I've always had hyper-sensitive olfactory senses, though.
Jessica, I know that the will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you. I pray for sleep for you and your mother, strength to continue to fight the RSD and peace in knowing that someday soon your nightmare of a story will be a success and you will stand and walk as a testament to His amazing works.
Love and blessings,
Emily Wilford
Aunt Ducci,
ReplyDeleteYou are so strong!!!! we have been following your blog everyday and keeping jessica in our prayers....we love you guys so much!!!
Joe, Jen, lexi, Adriana & Joey