Dear friends and
colleagues:
First off, let me
thank you for all the wonderful emails and cards you have sent since hearing of
Judith's fall and subsequent hospitalization. I can't stress more strongly
how much they have meant to her and to me. to hear from so many folks from all
eras of our life.
I wish I could have
a more encouraging note to send, but Judith is back in the hospital as of last
Wednesday. She had been in Surrey Place
Rehab Center since April 17th. they
attempted to do as much occupational and physical therapy as possible, but she
continued to have severe pains in the left leg that was broken just below the
top of the femur. That really limited what they could accomplish, and she
didn't make much progress. A bunch of other complications set in,
particularly a urine infection, bad dehydration and
undernourishment due to her total lack of appetite.
Anyway, she was
readmitted to the hospital for more medical care than was possible at
the rehab facility. She is quite disabled, and certainly needs all the
good vibes and prayers that can come her way.
Meg and I are doing
well, and we have wonderful caregivers that take good care of both of us, (even
though we hire them to only take care of Meg.) As I have mentioned
previously, our wonderful church community also cares so well for
us.
I will keep you
updated.
Grace, Peace, and
Love,
Mike