Jones Family Updates

Kathie’s bacterial infection is healing and under the careful eye of her nurses. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. Kathie is vocalizing ! I don't know where the Lord is leading us but this is an extremely interesting time. About 8-10 times per 12 hour shift she coughs then takes a deep breath then pushes air through her vocal cords and makes a very loud sound, like an extremely loud yawn that is heard in other rooms. It has startled the staff and patients alike since it started last Saturday and they have been updating me, I called at 1:30 and 6 am today. I was able to witness this transition (a nurse's description) on Valentine's night as I sat with her for 4 hours, I don't know what to make of it. We have ruled out a sharp pain, she does have nasal drip and coughs then vocalizes an almost irritation like if you have a continuous cough. I wondered out loud if she was finally hearing herself and the nurse last night used the term "self-realizing” ...

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice. Philippians 4:4. Busy last weekend, we hosted a large family dinner then a memorial celebration lunch for our Grandfather culminating in the marriage of my niece on Saturday afternoon. Busy, exhausting, joyful celebrations. For the last two weeks Kathie and I along with her caregivers have been dealing with a bacterial infection on her hip. Ultrasound, culture test and an MRI have given the doctors direction on her treatment. Because of her trach reversal, she is able to vocalize pain which helps us respond quickly to her discomfort. Last night I sat with her and while leaving I expressed my concern to the night nurse, I called later and then checked in at 4am with her nurse, she was sleeping soundly. I would ask you to pray for her healing of the infection and comfort, also that we are acutely aware of her discomfort. I am very pleased with her caregivers. I sent flowers to the Staff at Care Meridian and also to Gateway Gard...