Enjoying being home!
Yesterday was day three after the surgery. We have been told that day three is the worst day usually after a major surgery. Yesterday’s physical therapy session wasn’t all we hoped to be mixed with pain and crazy medicine combinations didn’t make yesterday encouraging at all. The doctor said that the medicine mix yesterday is totally what caused Martha Marie to say crazy things. Martha Marie told me in the car today on the way home that she remembered saying all those things and as soon as she said them she thought to her self that it didn’t sound right.
She blew through her physical therapy session today and was feeling much better. The hospital let her go and we were happy to be on our way.
While Martha Marie was in the hospital, she slept 95% of the time. The waking hours were going to the bathroom, taking medicine, checking vitals, and eating (very little). Since she has been home, she has been awake most of the time, sitting up, walking around, talking, and has eaten much better. She has to take it easy for 6 weeks now.
Martha Marie and I got home today around 2 p.m. The kids were in the bed from their nap, but we got to see them around 2:30. Mimaw and Nana were watching them while we were away.
It’s good to be home. Thanks for praying us home!
May 10th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
We are thankful to the Lord that you guys are home. Try to get some rest and enjoy your family time. You are still in our prayers.
David, Mary, Jordan and River
May 10th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Hi Guys! So glad that you made it home safely! We have been praying and thinking about you guys often. I’m sure seeing the little ones, eating food at home, and resting in your own place will be good for MM. Eddie I’m praying that you have enough strenth to keep Martha Marie resting for 6wks. Blessings on you guys-
Kimberly M
May 11th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Absolutely amazing that you are home after having brain surgery 4 days ago! God is good. Still praying for all of you and Martha Marie’s complete healing.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I’m so glad that you guys are home. Take it easy and get better. Wish I could be there to help out. Praise the Lord everything has gone so well….
May 11th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY – I am glad you’re home to enjoy it with your family. God is good all the time!
Cyndi
May 11th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Happy Mother’s Day – glad you’re home
May 11th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! I’m glad you’re home to enjoy it!
Cyndi
May 11th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Martha Marie, I’m so very glad that you are home now and that you did so well during and after surgery!!! I hope that you have a speedy recovery, so that you can get back to the things you love doing. I love you, girl!!!
~~Julia
May 11th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
We’re so thankful for your updates and praying through these days with you. ‘So glad you’re home. Happy Mother’s Day, Martha Marie! Bless you, friends, Steph
Ps. 62:5 “My soul, wait in silence for God only, for my hope is from Him.”
May 11th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Martha, just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. What a blessing to be home. Love ya!
May 11th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
What a glorious Mother’s Day your family has experienced….life, repair of a potentially serious conditon, and being HOME…Thank God for His presence and power at work and for the tremendous help you have received from the medical community as well as from family and friends! We are so happy for you. Love, Ed and Carolyn
May 11th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
We are praising the Lord, and continuing to pray…LeAnn and James Snider
May 12th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Welcome home … I bet it was nice to celebrate Mother’s Day at home yesterday. God is good!
Jim
May 12th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
It’s so awesome! God is amazing, and He never fails! I’m really happy for you guys, and I’ll keep you in my prayers for continued recovery!
May 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
I just got caught up on what’s been happening with you and your wife, man I am overwhlemed, but I can tell you, God reigns and you guys are a such a blessing to everyone who knows you. As I read your blog, I could just see Jesus holding you and your family and just hugging y’all in his arms.
Ellen and I will be praying for Martha Marie’s continued recovery and for all the ways you asked for prayer.
Wes Pate
May 13th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I’m so grateful for God’s faithful hand on your body and family during this time. Your testimony is powerful.
Love!
May 14th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Hey guys,
We have been following your news and am so thankful that surgery went well. We will continue to pray for both of you through the recovery. We are so thankful for your presence in our lives.