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Rosa remains in the recovery but that has not been a bad thing. She has received one on one care and they have been very good to her. Of course, who could not be good to sweet Mrs. Rosa. We are not sure when she will go to a room and what area that will be in. We expect that it will be a step down room from here and we are not sure how long she will be here. What we do know is that the infection is bacteria and is multiple in its form. So they are giving her more specific antibiotics to help fight it. She also has a drainage tube attached to her head. We will keep you all informed as much as possible and continue to need you prayers. We ask that there be no visitors except for immediate family until we know that she is out of risk of further infection. Thanks for understanding and we love you all.

I just talked with Dr. Friedman at 7:10 P.M. and he was finished.  He said, and I qoute, ”It wasn’t as bad as it looked,” end qoute.  She will be in Intensive Care over night and then we go from there.  Thanks for all the prayers and support that just keeps on. Love to all of our, family, church family and friends.

I don’t mean not to keep everyone who wishes to know uninformed, but the truth is, we haven’t heard anything yet today as to when they will take Rosa back. This was one of those things that you could only hope wouldn’t happen, but it did. Infections do happen and the one good thing about this one is that it hasn’t grown any serious culture. If you can call something that would cause you to have to go back into surgery, good. We are thankful however and praising the Lord that it is not a worse case senereo.. As I write this we have just been told they will be here in five minutes. Greater praise! I’ll let you know when it is over.

This is Tess writing for dad.  While they were at the doctor in Rocky Mount.  Duke called and asked them to come there to have the area evaluated.  They are going to be headed that way soon.  Please continue to pray.  We see this as an opportunity to pray and trust.

Rosa got the staples out of head today.  Said she felt everyone too.  After we got home she was sick for a bit but improved as she rested.  We are hoping that with them out her head will not hurt as much.  That is better as well, but I’m thinking it’s because she is taking the medicine regularly and not missing a dose.  Maybe in another few days she will be better with that as well.  She is being a good girl and staying in the bed most of the time and sitting up to eat, and read a little.  She gets up and walks but doesn’t stay up to long at a time.  We are not trying to rush things to fast.

Rosa’s head has not hurt as bad today and the medication has worked better to keep it under control.  Thanks again for all the prayers and we all know that God is the one who has made the medicine to work.  Looking forward to even a better day tomorrow with lots of sunshine.  Remember to worship Him and give Him praise for us.

Rosa has slept and rested all day and that’s exactly what she needed to do. Her head still hurts although she says that it is at bay. The doctor in Durham said this is normal for what she is going through. He did prescribe Alieve to take every 12 hours along with her prescription pain reliever. Praying that will get her through.

Just had prayer meeting at home with Rosa.  We read the story of Abraham and Issac and discussed how Abraham was faithful and obedient to God.  So, we too are to be likewise. And that is exactly the approach we have taken in this time of Rosa’s surgery. That God’s will be done and no matter what, He gets the honor and glory.

Rosa is resting well and doing exactly as the doctor has instructed.  You wouldn’t know she has been through BRAIN surgery just by looking at her.  But she certainly knows it because she has the staples in her head to prove it and she physically can tell.  Nevertheless, she is doing well and I am proud of her.  We thank God for His blessing and allowing us to be able to share in His glory, together.