A Quick Update

Both of these photographs were taken on our grand adventure. The photo on the left was taken in Zion National Park, Utah. We were in a box canyon, near the point where you could go no further without permission due to the chances of a flash flood. The photo on the right was taken in Yoho National Park, Alberta, Canada - taken a few days before the other photo. Yoho Falls are quite some distance away, but my wife is feeling the effects of the cool water spray in the high mountain air.

August 16, 2020 / 10 comments

A Quick Update

My wife went into the hospital on Thursday but has returned home.

After a few misdiagnoses, she was “simply” dehydrated. I put quotes there in that she could not see, could not walk, could not stand without assistance, etc. As far as the missed diagnoses is concerned. She did not have a stroke and she does not have C-Diff.

She had only been taking dialysis treatments for a week. The hospital started a new medicine that she needs to take the day before each dialysis session, thinking she had a reaction to it. The dehydration came from the perfect storm of a digestive problem, the dialysis, the weather, the kidney-friendly diet, and taking a water pill – all at the same time. When you look back on it, it seems to be a “duh” moment.

But the hospital also pointed out a few other issues with her medications. I have to check her blood pressure and pulse before she takes one of her pills and if anything is too low, we skip that pill. A bit more complication, but manageable things.

All praise to God, the great healer.

Soli Deo Gloria. Only to God be the Glory.