the crossroads...
sorry i couldn't update more last night-i am finding that this experience is not only taking a toll on tim but there are nights that i leave the hospital totally exhausted (in every aspect) and unable to effectively communicate with anyone.
but today is another day and we start each day fresh and optimistic. the transplant itself went VERY WELL. i believe the terminology used by the doctor was uneventful. it pretty much was like a regular blood transfusion with lots more bells and whistles. tim had to be hooked up to a heart monitor and blood pressure monitor and oxygen monitor and there had to be a tub of medications on stand by in the room and an RN present at all times (oh, and numerous staff members, who are beginning to be more like family everyday, coming by to wish him luck). and then they tell him to just relax-it is no big deal!!!
but, they were right. it was no big deal physically. i guess the hardest part yesterday was the waiting and anticipation of something we have not done before. i know the hardest part today is knowing what is to come. from what we have read and heard from lectures and been told by doctors and nurses there is quite a rocky road ahead of tim. we used to think that we just had to get to TRANSPLANT DAY and all would be good. boy, were we wrong.
continue to pray that tim is one of those "unusual patients" that only had minimal side effects and did remarkably well. GOD is in control and we know that He can help us to breeze through these next critical few weeks. once again i tell you how appreciative we both are of everyones constant interest in "our story". mom and i were talking last night how often you run into people who know you are going through a rough time and they say "we are praying for you" and then you go on and wonder if they will really be praying or if it has become something that one says so routinely that it holds no real committment. (i know that i have been guily of that myself) BUT we are not only aware of your prayers because of your constant support and comments and expressions of love, but we CAN FEEL THE PRESENCE OF GOD with us 'round the clock. we know without a shadow of doubt that prayers are FLOODING the heavens on our behalf and for that we THANK YOU.
well, i must be getting the kiddos to school and then get back to the hospital. i will update when i can.
(tim and) tammy
posted by tdewalt @ 6:29 AM
7 Comments:
It is amazing to think what is going on in Tim's body. All of those new stem cells producing new blood cells! Tim has had an internal make-over! God is faithful. He will continue the good work. Tim and Tammy: take the next few days a moment at a time. We are praying.
So awesome to continually see what God is up to. So obvious how much He cares and how involved He is. You guys are firmly in His grip! Praise our amazing God!! Now Tam, since Tim has these cells and all you can expect him to automatically buy a lot more DVDs, read more, and instantly become an Oklahoma Sooner fan. Maybe you and I ought to talk! :)
Thank God for His awesome provision!!!
love ya!
Deb
Soooo glad to know the transplant went well! Hoping Tim continues to do well. Thank-you for doing this blog. it really is great to be able to keep up with the progress. Tammy, take good care of yourself and the girls. I'll continue to check in regularly.
Love
Betty
Psalm 103
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; WHO HEALETH ALL THINE INFIRMITIES.
He is faithful to perform His word!
We love you!
KLR
Praise God for "uneventful" and that His presence and His power are so obvious! As we go through the next few days, we're expecting no less than the best from the One who created each and every one of those stem cells and served them up in abundance.
Love you all!
Kim
Tammy.
Just read your update ,sounds good,we keep praying for Tim and and you and your family. Please take care of yourself as Tim and the girls continue to need you.
Tom & Amy
Tammy,
Just know that we are all keeping you in our prayers and holding you in our hearts. With David being sick, we also learned how you could FEEL people praying for you. It is amazing how prayer can get you through each day. It seems that you are also realizing the goodness of people when things are so bad. Remember that when it seems tooooooooo hard, Jesus will carry you.
Love,
Maureen, Tyler, Gena, Anthony, Michael and Gabriella
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