Last night Samantha Grace had wonderful sleep. Her blood sugar readings were a little shaky at times (307 @ 2 AM and 95 @ 7 AM), but adjustments were made in her insulin amounts and her levels have been pretty good today.
Our day did start off a little rocky...The doctor ordered for Samantha Grace to have 3 blood tests. Not good news since we had all our IVs removed yesterday. After trying with two different lab techs and only getting two out of the three tests completed, needless to say we gave up. The techs had blown one vein and/or couldn't find the veins that would flow correctly. It was not a happy time in room 468!
Joshua and I enjoyed a walk down the street for lunch today thanks to sweet friends who sat with her during our lunch. Our afternoon was great! We had a fabulous time with our diabetes educators. Joshua and I feel so much better about going home now. We still have one more class to take tomorrow morning and then we should be heading home before the end of Wednesday.
We are so pleased with our doctor here in Birmingham. He is so patient and supper sweet to Samantha Grace. We will be journeying back to Birmingham for our first check-up in June where we will meet with all of our team (nutritionist, social worker, diabetes educator and doctor).
Again, we cannot thank all of our friends and family for all of the visits, phone calls, goodies, prayers and sweet messages. It is only through all of you and through our magnificent Lord that we have felt such a peace with this new change in our lives. We ask that you continue to pray that our transition to home would be as smooth as possible and that Samantha Grace would continue to gain understanding of her new schedule.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all...Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:4 - 7
Thanks so much, Carrie, for the update! We're so very proud of you and Josh for how you're allowing God to use these very trying circumstances to point people to Him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you all make this difficult transition to your new normal. We love you guys and can't wait to get you back home!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Summer, Johnny & Sam