We finally got in to see Charysse in the “BCU” around 8:30PM. I’m never sure what we expect her to look like, but she always surprises us at how good she does look. She was alert and looking around, as though waiting for us. We answered her bzillion questions and then she was ready to go back to sleep. She never really gets much relief from any pain meds they offer her, so she is in pain. But, once they get on top of it, it at least becomes tolerable for her.
She’ll be in the “BCU” until they find a room for her on the neurology floor. Could be tonight or not until tomorrow. Last time she was moved around to 3 different rooms in her short stay. Sounds like we can expect a similar experience again. The “BCU” is an overflow “ICU” in the basement. But it was full of probably 20 or more patients. I’d say that is a significant overflow.
Her left peripheral vision was not affected any more. She was thrilled about that.
I expect her to pop back on line to blog as soon as tomorrow afternoon or so. Please feel free to flood her with your continued encouraging words. It’s great medicine!
We’ll all sleep better tonight having seen her and spoken with her. It’s been a long, long day. Thank you all so much for helping us hang in there. Your words, thoughts and prayers have seen us through surgery #3.
Praise God! Rest well. Continued prayers for pain relief and quick recovery!
We thank God for His grace that saw you through your surgery. We praise Him for connecting you with this surgeon and know that miracles have already taken place. We love you and will continue to pray for you and Marvin as well as your circle of family and friends as you recover and we wait for the results.
Wow the number of hits continue to amaze us……so many prayers!
Uncle Bob and Aunt Joyce
Just a note to say we’re all with you Charysse, Mike, and Tina here in Big Sandy as you all continue to amaze and inspire us with your faith. So glad the procedure is over, and can get on to recovery. You’re in good hands with your incredible surgeon, and most of all .. God’s hands.
Thankful for the good report. Our prayers continue!
Charysse…
Our thoughts are will you and your family in your recovery…You have so much strength and support from of your family… You totally amaze me. Keep up the faith and hurry home…Thanks for the updates. Pam
Thank you for updating us. Charysse, I continue to pray for your healing and strength. Rest up. Emily
You all, as a family, have such amazing strength. I know God is with every one of you. Thank you so much for keeping us informed throughout the day – it had to have been hard sometimes to write without having concrete news. I’m so thankful that the surgery went as well as it did.
Reece, I love you so much. You are beautiful!!
Get some rest! We will keep praying for your full recovery!
Fantastico!!! God is so good, i will continue to pray for the best results possible from the lab! You all made it, praise be to God. i love you guys, men have fun at your car thing. Charysse, i’ll see you soon:)
Sara
Aaaaaaah…I know it was a long day for you guys. What’s surprising is how long of a day it was for us who were praying and fasting and obsessively checking this blog every half hour! My heart is with you guys. Much love and soooo many thoughts and prayers are coming from good ol’ Bend.
Hugs!
Lori
You just keep hangin’ niece Charysse…
“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
I think the part about being quieted with His Love is awesome…it can take care of the onslaught of questions & trying to figure everything out…the song says “…he will REST in His Love” so just rest…..and heal. I love you bunches!
Dearest family: Thank-you so much for keeping us all updated!! You all are in our thoughts and prayers continually!! We love you both tons and are looking foward to seeing you come home. Love you, love you, love you!!!!!!!!