READY OR NOT?

Thursday afternoon Jim was released from hospital only 3 days after leaving the ICU. As much as it was Jim’s desire to return home a.s.a.p., we wonder if this is indeed the best for both of them. Sue will be both Martha’s & Jim’s primary caregiver since their daughter Sarah is returning to England today.

A visiting team member, Dr. Graham had a long chat with Sue prior to Jim’s release to ensure that she knows what needs to be done in the next 3 month phase of therapy and adjustments. The paralysis is still evident on his entire left side and his vision is still “off” but his spirits are good.

A full time nurse, a physiotherapist and a masseuse will need to be hired immediately to ease Sue’s burden as the sole caregiver. But when all was said and done in their discussions, the doctors surmised that Jim would receive more stimuli at home than if he continued to stay in the hospital so he was sent home.

Friday evening at 11 pm he was rushed to the hospital with severe pains in the back of his head and the doctors found that Jim’s blood pressure was extremely high again.

Please continue to uphold them in your prayers as they are on a roller coaster of emotions at this time. Also pray for strength to those who carry on the work of “Dominican Ministry” in addition to their regular duties. Jim & Sue’s hearts are daily thinking of the people in villa Ascension.
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For you are with me, your rod and your staff comfort me. Psalm 23:4