Sunday, October 14, 2007

The end of the first day

It's been a wild one - mainly with the kids. I don't think they know how to react or respond to a slightly different mommy and a cranky daddy. They've done well but tonight was sheer madness.

Liza's pain is under control for the most part. Keep praying for her left side. We'll see if she can get comfortable tonight. We did have a successful run at a nap on her bed so we'll see if we can repeat that. Below are some more crazy pictures. One is the typical Liza-reaction to being stuck with a needle over and over. These are the many attempts they made for a second line while she was under in the OR. The other is obviously the incision on her neck close up. Nine clean and tight stitches with one knot at either end. Then there is Liza with her mum, Sonja. Lastly, the Staines family from the last night in the hospital.









I was asked to pass on many thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers by my mom and dad, Lanelle and Patrick Pollok. I'm sure Liza's mum, Sonja, and her dad, Garry, and all the rest of our family would wholeheartedly agree. So we're home now and are trying to make the best of it. Please keep praying for Liza and the rest of us. Many blessings. Thankfully for you, the posts will begin to slow down now.

10 comments:

Nathan & Christina St. Michel said...

Welcome home. Peace to you all tonight. Thank you for letting us all pray with you and see God's glory and compassion and healing (both what he has already done and what he will continue to do) through your messages. May God bless you and keep you.
Christie

Anonymous said...

Miss Liza,

I just wanted to let you know that my parents and I are praying for you every night. I hope you get great rest!

Love,
Jamie Gerbrecht

Unknown said...

liza looks amazing. truly what a fighter she is. i am so happy she is home. please please tell her we are praying still and i am here if you need ANYTHING....please do not hesitate to call. scot you are an incredible husband and strength for liza and your family. we love you both
em and brian

Anonymous said...

Scot and Liza:
Home sweet home! I have been thinking about your family all day and praying for you. Jenna has been praying for you every night even when we don't promt her too. She prays for her friends, Andrew and Izzy first. Then, she says, "and Andrew's mommy's head." She always makes me smile. I am glad you are home and that you can see your "widdle ones" again. We love you and I hope you get the rest that you need. Plus, take it easy. You just had brain surgery!!!
Love,
Jen and Josh

Teresa said...

Scot and Liza,
We've been reading your blog daily. It's been a great way for those of us who can't be there to stay updated on Liza's progress. Liza - we're so glad to hear that you're doing well and we continue to pray for a full recovery and pain free days!

Teresa and Ryan

Lisa Veach said...

Glad you guys are home.

Praying for a good nights' rest.

Anonymous said...

Scot & Liza~
You have been in our prayers all week! Soo glad the surgery went well & you are home!! We will continue to pray~that you will be able to rest & not worry about all that comes with being at home, & that the kids will be able to adjust to the changes over the next few weeks. I just pray that you will continue to feel God's hand of peace on your family through this time!
Love,
Tara & Brad Edwards (& Audrey :) )

Cassie said...

we will be praying for you and your family and a quick recovery. thanks for sharing your blog with us. all the pictures are great.
troy and cassie

Meg_Loves_You said...

Welcome homme..
even though im not where you are.

i hope i'll see you again..

miss you all

xx

Meg

Anonymous said...

miss Liza i want to tell you i have been praying for you. my dog had a heart attack the night before your surgery so i could not sleep i was up at 7:00 so i prayed for you

love, Alison Ritz