Thanks for the update.
We will all be praying for the foot to not be involved in the infection. I hope he can get some needed rest before the surgery. They wear you out in hospitals waking you up for any and everything that could actually wait until morning.
I will also pray that folks will start to come forward to help you at this time of need. You really don't need to be lifting those heavy feed bags.
Thank you all so much for your prayers. DH came through the surgery well. He did not lose anymore toes or anymore of his foot. The infection is in the stump of bone where his great toe used to be. They cleaned it out and he will be on antibiotics for 6 months or more. He is feeling good and is ready to come home.
Cheryl posted this additional information at another website this morning. Because some of you here at TGP and also people on my email list have been checking on this situation I decided to update the post a bit with this additional news.
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His blood count is low so please continue to remember him. He has a long fight ahead. He is ready to go home but he will be in the hospital for at least a few more days. Family arrived from home (Louisiana) at 11 yeaterday. They expected DH (darling husband) would already be in surgery before they could get here, but he wasn't taken in until 3pm. It was nice to get to visit before his surgery. They will be here until tomorrow night. DD (daughter) will be staying because our DS (son), DDIL (daughter-in-law) and our other DGS (grandson) will be getting here on Wednesday and they will all stay until next Monday. It will be so nice to have the family all together again. DBIL (brother-in-law) will put the feed in the truck for me today. We already have the feed bought and it is in a storage area here at the house. We buy a ton at a time. I have to have it put in the truck for me so I can take it to the barn. I have barrels there in the feed room that hold 600 lbs. I can handle it once I get to the barn. I have to go get a ton a feed this week and a load of sawdust. It will be so nice having DS (son) here to help with that.
I can feel your prayers and I appreciate them so much. I am staying at the hospital tonight. I think DH will be able to rest better if we are together. I know I will. We do not spend much time apart. DD is here and can get Knock off to school.
DH rested well last night. He was feeling good this morning. He had eaten his breakfast and was ready for a nap when I left. I had to come home to get the work done with the animals. I cleaned out the duck pen and got the ducks too cold. They were trembling and falling over so I had to put them in warm water and now I have them in the brooder under the heat light with the chicks. It's close quarters but that will keep them warmer
I am back from the barn. I mucked stalls for 4 1/2 hours and I had to leave 1 for tomorrow. The ducks are all fine. I think I will leave them in the brooder tonight. I am going back to the hospital in just a bit.
Thanks for the reports, Cajun. You must be about ready to fall on your face by now. I am glad that everything is surviving, even the ducks, because you have had a full plate lately that could have very well left something undone. Good job, girl! Sometimes we don't have a clue how much strength we do have until the body has to do/give more than usual to keep things going. In my case, the Lord has always given me the mental and physical abilities needed in times of crisis even though i never could have imagined it before hand. Our God hears our prayers, knows our needs and provides for us even when things seem almost impossible for us to do. Sometimes he sends angels and other people to help us and we probably never even recognize the angels among us. Praise the Lord that things are coming together once again for you and your family. We will keep praying for all of you.
Please pray for traveling grace for our family going home to La tonight and for our family coming up here from La tomorrow evening. I am beat and ready for bed. Thank you all so much for your prayers. I know they are all that is holding me up.
I am praying for traveling mercies for the entire family. Sleep tight dear friend and I know you will have a wonderful day tomorrow with your family. Prayers still being said for your hubby and for you.
Love and (((hugs)))
The doctor came in this morning and is very happy with the foot. DH may get to go home today! He is being allowed to take a shower and that small pleasure has thrilled him. It will be so nice if he is able to be out of the hospital for our kid's visit. It will be such a fun and relaxing time. The weather here is so nice right now. We may get to take a sight seeing drive.
Such wonderful news! You guys have fun. You certainly deserve a little fun after all you have been through. Praise the good Lord for answered prayers and loved ones. He is so good to his children.
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