Hi there, Well, another day went by and we still haven't connected to physical therapy sessions. We had a communication breakdown last week with a secretary being away on holidays without passing on our referral papers and now, this week, the doctor is on holiday! We are anxious to get this underway. Stan has been doing well at being out and walking. We were down to the river today (instead of being in dialysis!!! Hurray!!) and walked almost half a mile. He was really ready for a rest!! but it is wonderful to be able to be outside and take a rest as you need it. Our next visit to the Renal unit is on Friday morning for them to once again check blood counts and monitor how those kidneys are shaping up.
We saw the new plastic surgeon yesterday who has decided to get Stan back on a VaccuBandage that is a portable outpatient variety of what he had been using while in Intensive Care. It should speed up the healing process to the deep wound still under Stan's arm from a couple of months to possibly a couple of weeks. Great idea. It will probably take almost a week to get that in place so the Home Care nurses will continue to do dressing changes until we hear from the doctor again. Stan and I are so grateful to be able to be in Saskatoon. Every appointment or visit to the drugstore or bloodtest etc. end up taking a very long time and we can't imagine dealing with the busy days we have had and still needing to drive home from somewhere!! This is definitely where we need to be at this time! How wonderful to have family to take us in and have such nice visits, too. We will go home for a visit when it works out. Still no definite plan. It means a lot to us that you are all out there cheering us on and remembering us in your prayers. Love from Stan and Maxine :-)
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You'll certainly be experts on 'patience'
Sounds like a good plastic surgeon.
It must feel good to be able to be outside so much after having been in the hospital for so long. I'm happy for you!
Love, Lynn
Dear Stan and Maxine,
It's so wonderful to see the picture of the two of you walking together in the sunshine. I'm so happy to hear about the progress that you are continuing to make in your recovery, and know that God truly has you in his loving care at this time. Thanks for keeping the blog updated so that we can hear the news of how things are going. Mom and dad ask about you on a regular basis and are happy to hear how things are going.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Shelley
I am still praying for continued healing and for peace through the process. Glad to hear you are enjoying being in Saskatoon and that you are getting such excellent care!
The pictures were wonderful to see!
We continue to pray for Stan and your family each day.
We look forward to hearing Roy and Monica's baby announcement in the upcoming weeks.
Love, Carla and family
My Mother and father have kept me updated on your medical problems and told me about this web sight. It has been many many years since I saw you and Maxine but I remember as a child going to your first home ( the mobile home) and getting a hair cut. I am happy to hear that you are on the mend. It caused me to wonder why such a diligent servent of our Lord would have to endure such difficult times. Perhaps it is so that your faith shines through the darkest hour and is a becon of strenght to those who at times feel weak. I know that is the case for me. God Bless
Daniel Holmes
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