Hi to Everyone,
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Sorry it has taken me so long to write about what has happened these past days.
Jessica left the hospital last Saturday at around 6:00 PM. She was brought to the apartment via ambulance and stretcher. Dr. Cantu instructed the paramedics to proceed very slowly and gave them explicit instructions on how to manage Jessica during the trip. He also gave her ketamine to ease the transition from hospital to "home". The ride would normally take only 5 minutes, but because of the special precautions, it took us 45 minutes.
The first thing Jessica noticed as she was wheeled out on the stretcher, was how warm it felt outside and how windy it was. You can imagine, this was her first breath of fresh air in 10 months!
When we arrived at the apartment Jessica was still under the effects of the ketamine. She later told me that I had done a great job and that the apartment was beautiful. We were helped to the apartment by Dr. Rainbow and her husband Dr. Zavala. We were also visited by Pastor Long and his wife Sue, Sylvia and her daughter Christine and her friend Fran. They brought along a dessert & fruit basket, and also special blessings for our "home away from home". Our new friend Lalio Chandler, also stopped by with special well wishes for us as well!
From Jessica's room she can see the majestic mountains called "La Sierra de La Silla" because of how the central portion of the mountain range resembles a chair or "silla". At night, when the city of Monterrey is all lit up, it truly takes your breath away! I got to sleep in a bed for the first time in 10 months --- it seemed very big to me, as I had gotten "used to"sleeping on the sofa.
Jessica is currently on a special hospital bed that was lent to us by another new friend and fellow RSD sufferer - Olga. Her husband and friend Blanca delivered it personally to Jessica at the apartment.
We truly have some much to be thankful for! God is good!
These past few days have not been without struggles. As much as it is a major milestone for Jessica, it is also a very big change and one that she, as well as I, have been trying to get used to. When you have spent 10 months in a hospital, it stands to reason that the adjustment to "outside life" would not come smoothly. As with everything else in life, it will take some time.
Dr. Cantu has been wonderful, as always, in helping Jessica with this transition. I think that he is just as amazed as we are that it actually happened at all and that we are finally out of the hospital. Quite honestly, I think he is finally breathing a huge sigh of relief!!!
I will try to write some more in the coming days, as so much as happened.
For now it is late and I am feeling emotionally and physically exhausted, and besides, my "big new bed" awaits me!
Please pray for Jessica to continue to have the strength and perseverance she needs to navigate the next few weeks. Please pray for the continuing treatments to go well and for the "small steps" to continue and that ultimately all that was accomplished here in Monterrey will one day eventually bring us home again!
We pray for ALL of you and are forever grateful for all of your love and support!
In God's Love, always,
Sarah Gina & Jessica*
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Dear Gina and Jessica, May your move to your new "home" be blessed with good and improving health. Enjoy sleeping in a bed. Our prayers are always with you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Charlene
We are so excited for your new piece of your journey! May each day bring relief, healing and more beautiful memories of a beautiful place ...for heaing.
ReplyDeleteSleep well sweet NurseSarahGina!
Very relieved to hear from you.I may not write very often but you still remain in my prayers always!
ReplyDeleteYou are both such strong & amazing women whom I admire greatly.
Peace & good health to you both.
Jodi
Dear Gina and Jessica,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have made the transition. I read your blog ALL the time and ask Dave for updates. We are thinking of you guys. The GCFD Fire Department family is keeping a good eye out on Dave too ! Best wishes...
Lenny
The view sounds breath taking! Maybe one day, you will be able to go back and walk up that mountain. With God, all things are possible!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the new bed and your new home.
We will continue to pray for you all!
With love & prayers,
The Turners
You have so many blessings to count. I can only hope and pray that Jessica adjusts tot he new bed very soon and that she is able to enjoy the time in the new place. How much bigger it must all seem and a bit overwhelming!
ReplyDeleteSee you soon
you all have been through sooo much!!! I should never complain!!!!! you inspire me to be thankful in all things and that family and health should never be a given.it is truely a gift. i love how your faith has grown,cant wait till you all are together again in florida.
ReplyDeleteJessica and Gina, I'm so happy to hear you are out of the hospital. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. May each day be a step closer to the life you are so deserving of.
ReplyDeleteJessica and Sarah Gina,
ReplyDeleteI remember the view of the mountain. I am so happy that it is just outside the window now. Find strength in it's beauty. I wish I was there to hold you both. Together you truly represent strength, hope, faith and love - in the flesh. I love you both and will never stop thanking God for all He has done and continues to do. The prayers will never stop. Hugs. Nita
Dearest Jessica and Gina, What a great day!! I am so thrilled for you!! Breathing in fresh air alone must have lifted Jess's spirits!! I hope that you are both settling into your new place without too many "adventures"! The faith and trust in God that you have so strongly in your hearts will continue to serve you well on this next step of the journey. We are all with you in our thoughts and prayers every day. Keep on hanging in there!!!!!!!!!! Love always, Angel xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteA new chapter in the book of Jessica. How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI have been away from the computer because I went to NJ to see my 50 year old sister that has adopted two twin girls, premies. One is still in the hospital in the neo natal unit, the bigger sister was able to come home last week. They were born May 14(due date July 1).
they are beautiful little fair skinned Irish girls named Leah Ann, Ann is from my sister who died, and Erin Jane. The hospital visit made me think of you and all the wires and hand washing etc.
Now I am sitting here while Roger is at the hospital. His 94 year old mother was taken to hospital by ambulance- I think it is a small issue but she is too frail to move by ourselves.
So my prayers are for the Stevens family, The Swanson twins (that they may learn to suck, swallow breath-can't get out of hosp til she does that)and my family to get through these days.
Peace and love
Saratoga Linda
I feel so ecstatic for you. I can't wait till you are well enough to dig into those medical books.
ReplyDeleteLyme patients everywhere need a fighter like you Jessica. I know you will get there. Keep fighting.
Dear Gina & Jessica,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are out of the hospital! You are so strong. You are always in our prayers. We hope you continue to get better. You deserve the best...
Love, The Kiely's