Sometimes I wish that we could know what lies up ahead. But then I have to stop and trust that the God who put life into motion, knows the situation in its entirety. So for now, we trust in God's timing, and ask for wisdom!
About a week and a half ago, Grandpa and Grandma were on their way through Portland to see their family and friends who live in Washington, when we noticed that something didn't seem to be right with him. With a quick change in his mental stability, feeling exhausted, and not able to follow simple commands, a call to Jason was made shortly after they arrived at our house. Grandpa ended up being admitted to the Hospital due to having an acute stroke. One of the little blessings of him being admitted was that Jason happened to be overnight, and assisted us in the ER and helped explain and understand what lie ahead for his hospital stay. He brought great comfort as a husband, grandson, and doctor!
Soon after his stay, he was placed on the nuero floor so that they could begin to help with therapy and monitor his heart (which we found his heart to be working only at 15%). After a few days on the floor and 15 of his family members coming to visit (yes we all fit in one room, lucky for us we were in the new part of the hospital), we were able to have him transfered down to the rehab floor where he got three hours of therapy a day.
So this brings us today... Grandpa is still in the hospital and we are trying to figure out what the best kind of care is for him. He wants to be in two places... heaven or home. We would love to have him home where he is comfortable, but we are not sure if he is stable enough to be at home without 24 hour support. Our family hasn't had to face a decision like this one before, so we ask for your continued prayers as we seek to make the best one for Grandpa and for Grandma.
"For we can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength."
6 comments:
Rachel,
I am so sorry you guys are dealing with this. My dad had a massive stroke, so I know that you guys are going through. Luckily, my dad is doing great now. Hoping that your grandpa is ok. It is so hard and sad at the same time. Good thing Jason was and is there to help. I will be thinking and praying for you. Please keep us posted.
I knew that something was up, because I haven't seen a post in so long. Hopefully in the near future when things settle down a little, we can get together.
Hugs to you,
staci
Your family is in my prayers Rachel! The effects of my grandpa's stroke were pretty delayed, but the decision facing you is rapidly approaching us. Keep us posted so we know how to pray. Love you much!
Love you sis! Love your heart and everyone in the families! I'll continue to pray for your beloved grandpa and my new grandpa-in-love! I pray God would give you all wisdom in this situation and give you clear direction for the days ahead! We are so blessed that God is in control! See you soon! Love ya!
praying for you! love and miss you!
Praying for you guys, Rach! Love you!
your family is in my prayers. love you guys!
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