Monday, April 15, 2013

Anita is in the hospital


The past few weeks have seen a wide variety of activity for Anita. Several weeks ago she came home from Mayo Clinic with a feeding tube. She was very weak. Within a week she was up for a few minutes every day, sitting on the deck enjoying the Prescott spring. Another week passed and she was able to walk into the kitchen, with Bob’s help, and sit at the dinner table participating in the conversation.

However, this past week has been difficult. She has a couple of small infections on her skin. The antibiotics were difficult for her to tolerate and required trips to the emergency room.  Then on Friday, she became very weak. Bob brought her to the hospital on Sunday morning. Her feeding tube had come out part way. Monday morning she underwent the installation of new type of feeding tube. She will stay in the hospital until Wednesday. At that time it is expected that she will go to a local rehab facility for a few days in order to regain some of her previous strength before returning home.

Bob is doing remarkably well. He so appreciates the assistance of professionals to help with her care. The ward and many friends have been so charitable in their countless acts of service. Bob and Anita have felt of your faith and prayers on their behalf.

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