Saturday afternoon update: more tests have been ordered and run, and results are coming in. Thankfully some seriously bad possible causes have been ruled out. We still don’t know exactly what is going on, but it looks like I will probably be here in hospital until Monday.
My phone battery ran very low, and the doc who came in to see me today checked the nursing station and found a charger that works for my phone. So kind!
My awesome kids packed up a bag of things. I gave them a list, and double-checked the most important things, including my phone charger. My friend is on her way here now to deliver them. I’m very grateful. I didn’t plan to spend the weekend in hospital, so I didn’t bring anything, not even a winter coat. Because of COVID, I never go anywhere these days except to walk the dog (key in pocket) or to medical appointments. These days my purse isn’t well stocked with basic things that it would normally carry (in case they are needed). When we pause to think about it, there are few things that we really need: our meds (if we take any), toothbrush and paste, a phone charger, maybe some fresh clothes. I’m grateful that those things, and quite a few bonus extras, are on their way here for me now.
Very grateful for the support teams that surround us, near and far, sending love, kind thoughts, messages and prayers. And for those times when we find ourselves without the basics, like a phone charger, much gratitude for the strangers who go above and beyond to show empathy and care.
Through the Valley 
Dear Jill
Will pass this news on to Bruce. WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU – and will look forward to hearing an up-date. May PEACE flood your heart and soul May PEACE surround your thoughts and minutes, hours, time.
Godspeed.
On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 2:14 PM Through the Valley wrote:
> Jill posted: ” Saturday afternoon update: more tests have been ordered and > run, and results are coming in. Thankfully some seriously bad possible > causes have been ruled out. We still don’t know exactly what is going on, > but it looks like I will probably be here in hosp” >
Praying with & for you today, Jill; appreciating your gracious, creative (well-raised!) kids & so glad they know how to serve in such a lovely way.
May the Creator of universe, of breath & lungs meet you in every moment of need, guard your heart in hope, keep your body & mind from distress, & mend every broken thread in the tapestry of your health…faith…life.
Keeping you in prayer Jillâ¦..
Thank goodness for family and friends! Now you need to put your faith and trust in your medical team to get you on the straight and narrow….you’ve got this Jill!!
Dear Jill, take care and rest comfortably in the good care of your nurses and Drs. May the Lord bless you and keep you. hugs.
Breathe in love and feel held in the care that surrounds you Jill, near and far. Keeping you in prayer.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:19 –wonderful that He is supplying wants too. p.s. your kids sound A-mazing!!!
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My positive thoughts and prayers for healing good results go out to you. I’m thankful that you have great supports from friends, family and the health community to assist you during difficult times. You have had so many challenges with health issues that covid has made this even more difficult.