The hospital has been somewhat quiet today because of the holiday so we have been enjoying a lazy day with dad. We have been snuggled up on the couch and watching TV most of the afternoon.
The only news we really have to report today is that dad's surgery for the debridement of his foot is scheduled for tomorrow at 4 in the afternoon. After this surgery, we should know more about the next couple of weeks. Dad was visited by the anesthesiologist this afternoon and she said that dad will be put under general anesthesia for the surgery. He is also on a diet of clear liquids until 8 or 9 in the morning and then no food until after the surgery.
Our prayer for tomorrow is that the surgery will go well and that the foot can begin to heal quickly. Pray for the doctors and nurses who will care for dad and pray for mom as she will be on her own. Katie and Mary Beth will head back to Birmingham and Richmond tomorrow afternoon. Although we won't be here, we plan to do our best to keep the blog up to date on dad's status. Tomorrow will be a long day, but hopefully one that will help us better prepare for the future.
Mary Beth and Katie, we will be with your mom while your dad is in surgery. You can count on us for anything. Be certain of our prayers as you travel tomorrow. Lots of love!
ReplyDeleteLovely Ladies and Tim,
ReplyDeleteWe have a regular prayer group meeting tomorrow morning and we will be praying for all of you. If you can email or text me the names of his doctors, we will pray for them also. Email is beth.pfaff@att.net and cell, 817-475-1101. Mary Beth and Katie, travel safe in God's care, and we will be there for your Mom.
Beth
Know that all of you will be in prayer both in surgery and as you two travel. We will be with your mom and holding her in prayer as she cares for your dad. We love you and pray for healing and safety. God bless you all...
ReplyDelete~ Brenda
Know we'll be in prayer for all of you both in healing and travel. God bless you Katie and Mary Beth as you go back to what you need to do and care for your dad from a distance. We will be in prayer for the surgeons and care providers. Certainly with Karen as these days pass,...
ReplyDelete~ Brenda
Tim,
ReplyDeleteAll the staff in Distance Learning will be thinking and praying for you today. I was so sorry to hear that you were going through this, and hope you have a very speedy recovery.
Get well soon. (:
Stacy
Dear Dr. Gilbert & Family,
ReplyDeletePlease know that you are all in our hearts and prayers, not only today, but as you recover from these maladies. May you find the hope, strength and comfort that only our heavenly Father can provide. Bless you all, Kat Burks
Dot Laux:
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for all the Gilbert family and for the Doctors, nurses and caregivers. I pray the surgery on the foot will go well and that healing will be swift. Love and prayers. Dot