Day 98- November 25th: Post-Op Day 1
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Philippians 4:13 AMP
Thank you for continuing to pray! Dad's head pain was better managed throughout the night, and he rested well between every few hour assessments. The jaw pain was more noticeable/significant with eating. Some increased swelling and bruising, as expected, was also present. He worked with the nurse to manage pain versus day-time drowsiness related to medication side effects. Was able to sit in the chair for a couple hours. Waiting for PT and OT to evaluate prior to discharge; however, with weekend schedule, was not evaluated. JP drain from head will need to be removed before discharge, likely Monday. Would like to see less drainage before removing.
Please pray for:
Continued healing and smooth recovery. Protection from illness and post-op complications. Continued good sleep at night and pain management. Uncomplicated removal of JP drain. Productive PT & OT eval. Stamina for the long drive home when discharged. For God to continue to use our encounters for His glory.
Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God's people.
Ephesians 6:16-18 AMP
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