There’s been no recent “updates” because Diane’s health has made it impossible for her to exercise her considerable communication skills and I’ve been too busy keeping up with mundane, but essential tasks to properly care for her. This brief report is a response to our many prayer warriors requests for enough info to “pray with understanding” regarding Diane’s situation.
Diane’s friends in Moscow, Idaho raised funds to fly her up for a visit. She looked forward to see them, as well as Heather and Nate and their joyful clan. We were to leave Thursday, delayed to Friday and now is postponed again due to weakness stemming from an infection. She was proscribed antibiotics, which we hope will grant her strength to travel.
Wednesday we met nurses from Hospice Santa Cruz. They were “supportive” and promised much practical help, including a hospital bed, shower chair, medicine and supplies which were delivered within 24 hours. While helpful and appreciated their charge is palliative care, not healing. Our friend and family doctor, Karl Johsens, continues to provide oversight, counsel and support for our pro-active “healing” activities.
We’re following a protocol, mentioned in our last update, but it is too soon to know how well Diane is responding to. We’re investigating other options which I’ll comment on in our next update. Offers of medical advice, many of which have merit, cannot be employed now as they’d interfere with the one we’re doing. If I get time I may post a more detailed explanation for those who are interested.
Please pray the infection is cured, the swelling of her right leg due to blockage of the lymph glands would subside and for spiritual, emotional and physical strength. Diane’s attitude continues to be exemplary and her spirit hopeful. Cards, emails and practical support continue to flow, but we’ve been unable to acknowledge them the past two weeks. This is “difficult” for my “Mrs. Manners” to accept. Please know that each “kindness” is noted in our prayers and Diane’s countenance. Thank you, thank you, thank you.