On the day of Seth’s accident, I asked a friend to bring me a notebook so I could keep track of what was going on (thanks, Claire!) Pages were filled with minute and hourly reports of vital stats of ICP, PO2, SP02, HR, BP, sodium levels, meds, X-rays, CTs, procedures, nurses he had, doctors that stopped in, visitors, food that friends brought, etc. There are very detailed and well written accounts but my notes seem to be my own version of shorthand and sometimes was just a couple words because I needed to go on to the next point. It’s interesting to look back on where he was 8 weeks ago to where we are now. Another day, I’ll talk about some of the miracles we’ve experienced and how much he really has progressed.
We are on our 2nd notebook now. The notes are much shorter because there’s not much more to report other than he’s still battling neurostorms and pain which are causing the high BP and HR. Please continue to pray for relief, regeneration, and healing.
I walk by this sign several times a day and continually think of all the people written in these notebooks (and many, many more that aren’t written down) who had a part of keeping Seth alive and keep our family supported and encouraged. I hope they (and you all) know how much we are forever grateful. This sign not only applies to nurses, but every human being; and it means to me that our attitudes and actions can significantly change someone’s life and leave lasting impressions even when we don’t realize it.
-Darcy
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