MOVING DAY! Praise be to God who gives all things in his time. Shawna has been deemed stable enough to go to the stepdown unit of floor 7 (neuro) this afternoon. Step down is one nurse to three patients. She will stay there till they feel they can remove the heart and breathing monitors safely. Then she will be moved to the ward and slowly weaned from the oxygen supply tube currently set at 28%, which is close to the 21% you and I breathe. They have warned us of the possible return to ICU for complications due to infections and pneumonia, which happens to patients who are immobile and do not have full circulation. They have pulled a couple of the drain tubes from her chest cavity as they are not draining anything anymore from behind her lungs. The less infection points the better. The nurses are feeding her food by the feeding tube a much as can be delivered to a person Shawna's size(which isn't as much as mine but it's still a goodly amount). The food has been succesfully absorbed over the last day and a half. We will know in a couple of days if we can have round the clock attendees to monitor her as the nurses may be too busy to watch her full time. This may be a needless worry as she is very stable and has had no difficulties breathing in the last three days. The suctioning of her lungs has also decreased as there is a lot less fluids being generated as her lungs heal. The main reason for round the clock monitoring would be for stimulation and just being there when she wakes up. We remain thankful that our almighty Father and Healer continues to provide for our daughter, His child. We continue to receive bessings of strenghth and patience as we wait for His unfolding plan. Thankyou for your messages and prayers. Al and Deb
Ps. We won't be at the hospital tonight till later(Wil and Katie's engagement party)
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Al and Debbie, and family,
We've been praying for you since we heard about what happened to Shawnwa. We are so thankful that God is continuing to heal Shawna and we pray that if it is His will, He will provide a complete recovery. We are so encouraged by the strength of your faith and we know that God is holding your family in His hands.
With all our love,
Sherri, Jason, and Zoe Smith
Al and Debbie and family
Sorry we (Herman VB and I) missed you at the hospital Friday morning,we did get to see Shawna and talked to her and noticed the changes since I saw her last.Continually remember you in prayer Love Aunt Bea
Dear Al, Debbie, Darryl & families:
Cherish the moments as you continue in thankfulness, praise and prayer. Congratulations with Shawna's graduation to the step down unit on the neuro floor. We trust you have many helping hands for a "sitting" schedule which gives Mom needed breaks now and again as added "busyness" begins with reduced nursing care. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you all.
Dennis, Marg & family
Uncle Al & Aunt Debb,
We are so thankful that God is healing Shawna! It is very amazing. We pray that he will give her a complete recovery.
Still praying,
Kristen Buist
Dear Al, Debbie, family and friends:
This week has been full of huge steps of progress, and for that we are rejoicing with you! We continue to pray for continued healing of Shawna and for all of you. The road ahead may look long and arduous, but with God as your Guide, you can count on His hand upholding you each and every day. To Him be all praise and thanks!
With love,
Ike & Heather Groenwold & family
Hey Darryl and Shawna's family
We are so happy to hear that Shawna is steadily improving. We are still praying for her constantly and thanking God for the vast improvement she has had.
Alisha & Ryan
CONGRATULATIONS ! What wonderful news for you all ! We are rejoicing with you on Shawna's move and for Wil & Katie's engagment - have a great Sunday
Love Marlene and Jack and family
Dear Al and Deb and family.
With much thankfulness to our Heavenly Father, we praise him for His constant care in yours and Shawna's life.
When I was in 7west for my surgery, there was a nurse there by the name of Jermaine. A wonderful wonderful person who knows the love of Jesus Christ and would constantly sing in her Jamaican way of his Might and Glory. She was a great inspiration to John and myself. If you get the privelage of meeting her--have some great talks with her, and say hi to her for us. She gave me a Mahalia Jackson CD as I was about to leave. Truly a blessed lady on that ward and a light to all around her. We will continue to remember you all in our prayers.
John and Amanda
Dear family and friends of Shawna:
Wow~!!What a great step ahead again. We can't be thankful enough for all the improvement we may see in Shawna's condition, and we stand in awe at the power of our Lord. It reminds all of us each day that, even though n our eyes situations may look so grim, With God ALL things are possible. Thanks be to His wonderful Name. We wish you and yours a blessed Sunday.
with love from the van Ykens
Dear Al, Debbie and family,
Daily we continue to carry your and Shawna's needs before His throne of grace. We hope and pray for continued good recovery. "Thy will be done".
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