Post Opt day 9

All in all, it's been a good day for Lacey today. She's had some slight increases in her blood sugar and the diabetic team is a little confused on the reason for the increase. They want her sugar to run about 100-120 and it's been around 130-180 today. They are changing her insulin a little to try to get things a little more controlled. She's had some episodes of increased pain today but seems like the pain is related to activity and she is pushing herself to get better physically. The doctors changed her to regular diet this morning and she's enjoyed a few bites of normal food, however, she has a very small stomach right now and only can hold 6 to 8 bites of food. She has been so many days and weeks without food in her stomach and because of the surgery, her stomach is much smaller and doesn't tolerate food as well. The doctors say this will change with time. They began taking her off of the IV pain medications today and are changing her over to meds by mouth which is a big first step to going home (or to the hotel at least.) There are many residents and students that are part of Lacey's care and we see many doctors and near-doctors everyday. They are all very helpful. One of the young doctors came by today and said a safe prediction for discharge would be Monday which is not what Lacey wanted to hear but we remain thankful for the time here and the healing that is taking place by the mercy of God. We are glad to have an end in sight and glad that her pancreas pain and nausea are gone! She was able to take another shower this evening and though it wore her out, it made her feel better and she is beginning to handle more daily activities on her own day by day. Please keep praying.


Draw Near to God - C.H. Spurgeon

"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you #James 4:8

The nearer we come to God, the more graciously will He reveal Himself to us. When the prodigal comes to his father, his father runs to meet him. When the wandering dove returns to the ark, Noah puts out his hand to pull her in unto him. When the tender wife seeks her husband’s society, he comes to her on wings of love. Come then, dear friend, let us draw nigh to God who so graciously awaits us, yea, comes to meet us.

Did you ever notice that passage in Isaiah 58:9? There the Lord seems to put Himself at the disposal of His people, saying to them, "Here I am." As much as to say—"What have you to say to me? What can I do for you? I am waiting to bless you. How can we hesitate to draw near? God is nigh to forgive, to bless, to comfort, to help, to quicken, to deliver. Let it be the main point with us to get near to God. This done, all is done. If we draw near to others, they may before long grow weary of us and leave us; but if we seek the Lord alone, no change will come over His mind, but He will continue to come nearer and yet nearer to us by fuller and more joyful fellowship.

Our God is near and Our God is good! We thank Him for each day and each step!