What’s Growing and Going On This Week

This is a flower from the hospital flower garden.

The rain came down yesterday in torrents. Once it was finished I had to go check on my garden. I knew some plants would surely have been knocked over. The largest tomato plant was on its side, tomato cage and all. I picked it up and tried to right the cage. I’m hoping its still standing this morning.

Today Emily has a pre-op appointment with the orthopedic doctor. She has bone spurs growing out of the top sides of her femurs (thigh bones). Her right femur is longer than the left and it seems to be grinding into her pelvis. We have known for a long time that this hip was hurting her but I had no idea how bad it was till a couple of weeks ago.

Emily has been in so much pain since April that it was difficult to sort it all out. Now that the kidney stones are gone, and her tummy is digesting her formula again, the only things left are her hips and the constant battle with bladder infections. She’s having issue with another bladder infection right now and I’m so thankful she has a PICC line to administer IV antibiotics.

(Emily getting the bandage changed on her PICC line)

But through the pain this last week has been wonderful. She has become more animated and happy, enjoying her days with her nurse and her family. Thanks for remembering her in your prayers.