Friday, May 13
*Sorry for the delay in posting this week's blog... technical difficulties prevented the post from publishing*
From Jenny
Last week, my husband and I took a long-planned vacation. Part of the deal we made with the family before we left was that everyone would “behave” while we were gone (for instance, no hospital visits for Dad; No baby being born early for Emily, etc).
I’m happy to report that everyone behaved.
My dad (along with my mom and his team of doctors & nurses) has strictly monitored every drop of fluid he drinks in the hopes that strict compliance may prevent another episode of congestive heart failure and fluid in the lungs. It’s a daunting challenge for him, and he is extremely weak and dehydrated lately. We’re now back to the days where he feels like he’s about to pass out when he stands up, etc. So, it was no surprise when he was not able to compose (or even dictate) his own words for this week’s blog update.
He’s had a lot of things to look forward to this week, which is a nice distraction. On Monday, Chuck (my dad’s brother), flew into town for a visit. His visits are now highly anticipated by the whole family. He helped take my dad to dialysis, read LOTS of picture-books to the little girls, held his great-nephew Riley, and poured over baseball cards with Dad and Andrew.
In addition to Uncle Chuck’s visit, Dad and Mom are thrilled about the impending arrival of Anderson Quesenberry. Emily, James and Austin are in the final days of preparation for Anderson’s grand entrance, due next Friday. The doctor is estimating his current weight at 9-10 pounds!! So I’m going to start returning some “newborn” sizes in exchange for maybe 2T clothes for him?? Next week, we may wait to post Dad’s weekly update until we have baby details to share!
So until next week’s update (which I hope is full of pictures of a new little baby boy!), I’ll once again just thank you all for reading, praying, encouraging, and walking this road with my Dad! We are so very grateful!
*Sorry for the delay in posting this week's blog... technical difficulties prevented the post from publishing*
From Jenny
Last week, my husband and I took a long-planned vacation. Part of the deal we made with the family before we left was that everyone would “behave” while we were gone (for instance, no hospital visits for Dad; No baby being born early for Emily, etc).
I’m happy to report that everyone behaved.
My dad (along with my mom and his team of doctors & nurses) has strictly monitored every drop of fluid he drinks in the hopes that strict compliance may prevent another episode of congestive heart failure and fluid in the lungs. It’s a daunting challenge for him, and he is extremely weak and dehydrated lately. We’re now back to the days where he feels like he’s about to pass out when he stands up, etc. So, it was no surprise when he was not able to compose (or even dictate) his own words for this week’s blog update.
He’s had a lot of things to look forward to this week, which is a nice distraction. On Monday, Chuck (my dad’s brother), flew into town for a visit. His visits are now highly anticipated by the whole family. He helped take my dad to dialysis, read LOTS of picture-books to the little girls, held his great-nephew Riley, and poured over baseball cards with Dad and Andrew.
In addition to Uncle Chuck’s visit, Dad and Mom are thrilled about the impending arrival of Anderson Quesenberry. Emily, James and Austin are in the final days of preparation for Anderson’s grand entrance, due next Friday. The doctor is estimating his current weight at 9-10 pounds!! So I’m going to start returning some “newborn” sizes in exchange for maybe 2T clothes for him?? Next week, we may wait to post Dad’s weekly update until we have baby details to share!
So until next week’s update (which I hope is full of pictures of a new little baby boy!), I’ll once again just thank you all for reading, praying, encouraging, and walking this road with my Dad! We are so very grateful!
Comments
So glad that you and your hubby had a great trip. Also glad that everyone "behaved" so well.
Truly our God is in control as we walk through these tall weeds that seem to get taller as we go. We are thrilled that Uncle Chuck got there to spend time with his brother and the little ones. My, I know that was such an encouragement.
Remember that we continue to pray and praise for the Buggs and should be there in two weeks, God willing.
Have a blessed weekend.
We love you, Bob.
Lex and Linda
May He continue to bless your entire family!
Take care my friends!
Ted & Carol W