Yesterday was of course rough for Kim recovering from the long surgery and grogginess and dealing with hospital life. She longed for home and to be free of wires and vitals checks, and to take care of her kids. Those feelings lasted until this morning (Wed Dec 16), especially after a relatively sleepless night. But they allowed the catheter to come out and for Kim to take a shower, and when I arrived she was in street clothes and feeling much better. She took a few naps and a few walks while I was there and was feeling good and upbeat. I caused a great stir (heart attack for the nurses and a laugh for Kim) when I started looking at the various buttons and pulled down a lever with the word CODE on it. Suddenly there were the sounds of running feet and alarms that apparently go through the whole hospital. And there I was sheepishly saying I guess I shouldn't have touched that. Apparently Code indicates death or emergency--not enough episodes of ER in my life. Anyway, around 3 or 3:30 she 'kicked me out' saying "go be with the kids, I'm fine." Well of course an hour or two after I left she felt a fever coming on. It looks to be a "UTI" fever, relatively common when dealing with a catheter, so it hopefully won't affect her coming home tomorrow. Kim wanted to tell about her great experience soon after the fever started though.
She had a Sister come in from the LDS branch that is organized for the hospital and ask if she needed anything, in particular a blessing. Kim said no as I had just left and she felt good. Then the fever started, the nurse wasn't able to answer her call right away (they are pretty swamped at the hospital this week) and so she called information to see if the branch folks were still available. Information said they had left but that she would call them and leave her name and room number. So she called me and I had taken the girls swimming and didn't get the message for a while. While she waited for me an older couple came back to the hospital for Kim, which touched her very much that strangers would do that. They came in and got to know about her surgery, family, and needs and Kim loved how carefully the brother found out all that and how carefully he learned and practiced her name. Then the brother said "Let's see what Heavenly Father has planned for you" and gave her a blessing very slowly and carefully, obviously listening to the spirit. Kim remembered blessings such as: angels to fill the room and be with her tonight, having a full recovery because she has lots to do in life, that she would perceive that the Lord still has a mission for her and that her kids are a big part of that mission, that she would be able to understand the Atonement and gain strength through that to get through this trial, that her fever would break and that she would be able to go home, and that he pronounced blessings on me through her. Although still running a temperature when I got there it was lower and she recounted going from shivering with fever chills before the blessing to feeling hot instead so I think the fever did break. As I left tonight she was worn out but feeling better and more able to face her next night in the hospital. Thanks to all for your comments, offers to help, and the prayers and support.
4 comments:
That is an awesome blessing. I hope she was able to get some restful sleep.
Annette
What a comfort to recognize the hand of God through thoughtful strangers. It's so great that she remembered so much of the blessing that she was given. I too pray that she can get well enough to come home today - hospital stays are no fun!
Best of luck on the journey!
Colleen
I am left quivering and in tears at the words of that wonderful blessing. For sure, your prayers (and those of others) are being answered. May God continue to bless you throughout your recovery.
Sounds just like Kim. Up and at em and putting her faith in God. Thanks so much for sharing. I had tears in my eyes as I read that last part. God bless you both and your kids. Love, Wanda.
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