Joanne isn't allowed to wash her hari for another 4 days. It's already been three. That's a week with no hair washing. On top of that they had put all sorts of stuff on the incision, like antibiotic gel that is now all in her hair. I have been kidding her that she is going to get dread locks. And I'm not entirely kidding!
So she can wash her hair at the end of the week and then next week she goes back to the surgeons office to get all her staples out. Man I am looking forward to that day! Tomorrow she gets her feeding tub (PEG) removed which is the feeding tube into her stomach. Then when the staples come out that will be the last artificial thing to get out of her body. Then there will be nothing but pure, unadulterated Joanne! She has been hooked up, tubed up, or wired up for the last 10 weeks so this is a big deal.
These next weeks are all about therapy. She has about seven therapy sessions a day so she doesn;t have much time to get bored. She like that, but it does make her very tired. She is about ready for bed by seven or eight every night.
Anyhow, Joanne had a good day today and that counts for a lot.
It's bed time for me. Got to get up tomorrow and do it all again!
Prayer Requests:
1. Joanne's shoulder is still killing her. Please pray for pain relief in that arm.
2. Joanne is starting to get a little more sleep. If she got to the point where she was able to get eight hours a night that would be a dramatic improvement and would really benefit her in her therapy.
3. The girls are on Spring Break this week. We are trying to do some special things with them whole they are on break, but I would appreciate your prayers that this would be good week for them and that they would feel rested and ready to go back to school next week.
Toben
Just imagine how great that hair washing will feel! You are GORGEOUS no matter what. You what is so special about you? You are truly beautiful not just outside, but inside as well.
I am praying for sweet dreams, good rest and no pain for tonight. I love you and the goats send their love as well
Posted by: Kimberly | March 29, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Love you Jo!!! So proud of you girl. God continues to do His thing through you and I just praise Him for all He is doing!! Praying for comfort, healing, determination, and some spunk to fight hard sister!!!!!
Lots of love and prayers from TN!
Fran
Posted by: Fran | March 29, 2011 at 07:39 PM
Praying for that arm and shoulder! Thanking God for the way he continues to show himself in and on you!
Love you!
stephanie
Posted by: OceanMommy | March 29, 2011 at 07:42 PM
Continuing to pray and lift praises for all God is doing.
Posted by: Sharon Telfer | March 29, 2011 at 07:46 PM
gonna wash those staples right outta my hair...gonna wash those staples right outta my hair...and wash my blues away...
{think South Pacific}
as ever...praying for you, toben, audrey, emma...and the rest of team joanne!
blessed.
Posted by: Ann Berg | March 29, 2011 at 08:08 PM
What a Praise this is!
I just keep praying for ALL of you, and everyday I say:
NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR OUR GOD!
Blessing from California
Posted by: Jan Jarvis | March 29, 2011 at 08:10 PM
Continuing to pray for you Joanne!
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Posted by: Child of God | March 29, 2011 at 08:12 PM
What is causing her severe shoulder pain? Was the reason for that ever discovered?
Best,
Ericka
Posted by: Ericka | March 29, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Hi! As I was praying for y'all tonight, especially Joanne's shoulder , it made me think of my friends that have had some kind of abdominal surgery or problem and how the pain was referred to the shoulder. MAYBE when she gets her feeding tube out the pain will be relieved??? Wouldn't that be great? Anyway just thought I'd throw that out there. Praying and reading your blog everyday (I somehow figured out how to make this blog an app on my iPhone, who knows how?). Hugs, fellow Christ follower, Ann from TX
Posted by: Ann Robison | March 29, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Just wanted to add that I also had terrible referred sholder pain after abdominal surgery.
Posted by: Sarah | March 30, 2011 at 02:06 AM
Praying for all of you and Joanne's continued improvement day by day:) BIG HUGS from Georgia!
Posted by: Theresa Roach | March 30, 2011 at 02:49 AM
We're praying for you all day long Guys! Hair, spirit, travel, home, children, adults you are being lifted to our Lord.
Posted by: Chris L-B | March 30, 2011 at 03:10 AM
Continued good wishes and prayers for recovery and healing. Just think how wonderful it will feel when Joanne can wash her hair.
Posted by: Penbleth | March 30, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Its so ENCOURAGING to read of the Hudge Progress Joanne is making....How GREAT is our God Hey!.
Blessings... Peace ...Love ...n Joy to you all.
Posted by: Ruthy :o) | March 30, 2011 at 07:34 AM
Praying for her to be UNHOOKED. After all of my surgeries, the best feeling was being untethered -- I can relate. And the pain issue is big, I know -- I know that personally. So I will pray, pray, pray for your sweet wife and that forward progress would fill today, tomorrow and the rest of her days at rehab until that sweet, sweet homecoming...
Posted by: Karen Booker Schelhaas | March 30, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Praying for you all. Hate to hear she's having so much pain in her shoulder! Go away, pain, in Jesus' name!
She is such a warrior. A cute one. Stay strong!
Posted by: twinkle | March 30, 2011 at 04:42 PM
God is looking on the inside, Joanne, and we know your beauty shines forth! Sending many prayers and praises for all God has done so far....keep resting in Jesus!
Posted by: Linda in Atlanta | March 30, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Continuing to pray for your whole crew. Praying that pain will go away!
Posted by: Chelsea | March 30, 2011 at 08:03 PM
Good evening Toben!
Will continue praying for the pain to subside in Joanne's shoulder - kind of makes it difficult to go through PT while in pain. Prayers continue for all of you, for God to give you the strength and ability to "keep on keeping on", praising God for prayers answered.
God bless each and everyone of you!
Lynn in TX
Posted by: Lynn | March 30, 2011 at 08:04 PM
Did they ever X-ray her shoulder? I was just wondering if everyone got so wrapped up in taking care of the other issues that they didn't check for a break. I'm sure I'm wrong and maybe you have already answered that question. I was just thinkin' anyway I'll keep praying
God bless your beautiful family and friends
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy Blair | March 30, 2011 at 08:30 PM
Prayers, prayers & more prayers:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 31, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Sometimes a vertebrae can just be out in the shoulder area and cause all kinds of pain. She could have easily knocked that out of place when she fell. There is an incredible chiropractor in Denver who might be willing to come to Joanne if you explain the situation. She has a little hand held thing that she uses to make adjustments when people aren't able to lay on her table. Her name is Dr. Karen Cain. She saved my mom from having to have pins put in her spine. She also has saved many other people who were going to have surgery. She might really be able to help.
Posted by: Wendy Selvig | March 31, 2011 at 09:12 AM