Saturday Evening Update
This is Jeanne reporting after a very special day at Children's Hospital with Shea.
Happy to report that after another X-ray, the surgeon removed her last chest tube. ALso, her right hand is less swollen. They are still keeping a watch on it but seem less conerned right now. Shea was a bit more swollen tonight but the nurse thought she was doing better than she expected. There is some bruising on her left cheek but,again, not too bad. They continue to place ice packs completely over her face and an eye gel mask over her eyes to reduce the swelling. And it's working!
Susan and Steve have not spoken to Dr. Carey yet. When they go to check on Shea in a few minutes, they may see him and have something to report later. If not, we will post something as soon as we meet with him.
It was difficult to see Michael leave this morning. Like John and David, he quickly won the admiration and respect of the doctors and nurses. But then, like Susan, he knew them all by name in 24 hours!
The morning rounds are not the same without you, Big Brother. We all miss you!
As Nurse Laura Callaway said: "Shea is the perfect example of why to never give up on anyone."
So we continue to pray for God's healing throughout Shea's body and especially her face.
Jeanne Burch
Happy to report that after another X-ray, the surgeon removed her last chest tube. ALso, her right hand is less swollen. They are still keeping a watch on it but seem less conerned right now. Shea was a bit more swollen tonight but the nurse thought she was doing better than she expected. There is some bruising on her left cheek but,again, not too bad. They continue to place ice packs completely over her face and an eye gel mask over her eyes to reduce the swelling. And it's working!
Susan and Steve have not spoken to Dr. Carey yet. When they go to check on Shea in a few minutes, they may see him and have something to report later. If not, we will post something as soon as we meet with him.
It was difficult to see Michael leave this morning. Like John and David, he quickly won the admiration and respect of the doctors and nurses. But then, like Susan, he knew them all by name in 24 hours!
The morning rounds are not the same without you, Big Brother. We all miss you!
As Nurse Laura Callaway said: "Shea is the perfect example of why to never give up on anyone."
So we continue to pray for God's healing throughout Shea's body and especially her face.
Jeanne Burch
posted by admin | 9:49 PM
2 Comments:
Shea,
So glad to hear that the surgery went as expected. Wow that doctor must be awesome. And to think that your music was inspiring during the entire time. GOD IS GREAT, AND HE DOES GREAT THINGS!! It was such a precious time to pray over you with your family Friday just before the surgery. Boy the HICKOKS and ANDERSONS are the "salt and light of the earth". God has truly blessed your family and we are praying that will continue. God always honors faithfulness.
Jeanne,
What a wonderful loving sister, aunt and sister in law you are to this family. Thank you for your faithfulness. I continue to lift up you and your immediate family during this time of seperation. It seems that all the Andersons are blessed with a sweet gentle spirit. God Bless
Teresa Holman
Hey SHea star! Im so glad to hear the progress that you have made. I was reading the story about you squeezing the nurses hand and opening your eye and it brought a tear to my eye! I miss you love and i hate to know that you are in pain right now. I hope you got the gift we sent you, i have no idea if you got it or not! Anyway i love you babe i hope you have a better day tomorrow than you have had today! praying for you loving you, kati
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