From Wednesday through Saturday, it was pretty rough for Mom. She was having muscle spasms and some intense pain from the transplant and was vomiting because she was so nauseated. I was asking her if she remembered how she felt on those days and she said that she can hardly remember it. Saturday was probably one of her roughest days, but I know a God who is a healer and way maker and I know people who prayed for Mom on Saturday night for a specific touch! Mom was able sleep well on Saturday night and woke up on Sunday much better and she was able to eat, walk the halls and we even got to talk to her for a while with out her having to hang up because she was in so much pain!
On Monday, she called us with some great news! She was coming home tomorrow (Tuesday)! She had her dialysis catheter line pulled out of her chest that was used for dialysis. She hasn't had to do any dialysis so far!! Woo hoo!!
Mom and Dad both got home on Tuesday at 5:30 and we were all so excited to see each other!
Last night was her first night back and she had a rough night trying to get in and out of the bed, but she is soooo thankful to be home again and in her own space! She has been sitting up on the couch today talking and making phone calls.
Last weekend was also her 5 year intestinal transplant anniversary! That's crazy! We are all so thankful that she got the opportunity to receive this gift of life. We know it doesn't go smooth for some and we are so very blessed. I will put some pictures down below of that journey.
My Dad did open the shop back up for window tinting, graphics, and some other services that don't require any interior cleaning. We are not doing any Complete Details, vacuuming, or wiping down on the inside. We are sanitizing the highly touched areas on the drivers side and wearing mask and gloves in the vehicles. During this quarantine we have been having people order some car wash kits that we have at the shop. We have a line of products we use and love that we have for our customers to buy, take home, have some fun and make memories. Father's Day is coming up, so that would a great present! You can get a hold of us at Shine Shop Supplies on Facebook and Instagram or call us (815)872-4301.
Thank all so much for all the love, support, and prayers! They are greatly appreciated! Keep them coming!
I hope you all are staying safe as things start shifting. Be cautious and careful. Make someones day by showing extra kindness! The world could use some of that right now.
Love y'all n praying for you!
"For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me."
Psalms 31:3
-Kelsey and Jamie
Welcome Home!!!
Us kids having supper outside
She's home!!
Mom getting the phone call that she was accepted and put on the transplant list (2015)
Matthew and Mom (2015)
Kailey and Mom (2015)
Mom and Dad praying before Mom went into surgery (2015)
Going down for the intestinal transplant (2015)
Mom and I saying goodbye before going in for the transplant (2015)
ICU after the transplant! (2015)
Us kids seeing Mom for the first time after her transplant (2015)
Kailey and Dad hugging Mom. I'm down there too behind Kailey.
(day after transplant) Us kids had to leave so we didn't give her anything sickness wise. (2015)
Matthew hugging Mom goodbye. (2015)
