Hi faithful blog readers,
As mum is with dad at St Johns she has asked me to give you all an update on how dad is getting on.
Well things are looking very different from when Mum last blogged. On Tuesday evening (I think, the days start to merge into one) Dad started to have a new pain in his side under his ribcage, he had a very rough nights sleep and the nurses tried everything that they could to control it for him but all day yesterday he was in continual agonising pain. (Grandma and Grandad came down from Derby yesterday morning) A series of different types of drugs were used over a few hours to try and control it for him but he got to the point where it was too much and he had to be sedated. He then had an uncomfortable afternoon where every time he woke up he was in a lot of pain and wanting to get out of bed,as I'm sure you can imagine this was so horrible to witness, its unbearable to see someone you love in that much pain and not be able to do anything for them, but finally things calmed down and he went off to sleep by about 6pm.
Mum stayed with him last night for what was a reasonably peaceful night compared to the afternoon, he had a bit of a struggle at around 6am but managed to get off to sleep again.
I haven't seen him yet today but Mum has told me that his pain appears to be a little better, its just a case of seeing how he feels every time he comes round. The doctors think that the pain may be nerve related and the morphine and various other drugs seem to be working a little better than yesterday which is an improvement. We've even had some classic random quotes from him about Giant rabbits and various other obscure things which always manage to make us laugh, dad even said yesterday "Gosh what a kafuffle!". I have suggested that mum should start writing down some of these quotes, the comical value is brilliant! (That's Dad for you)
I haven't really had a chance to put anything on here before but I just wanted to say how incredibly thankful I am to everyone who has supported Mum and Dad over this past couple of years, what a journey! The amount of loving friends and family that they have is just a witness to how amazing my parents are. I couldn't be prouder of my Mum, what a rock she is, so strong and brave and Dad is such a fighter. I am so blessed to be their daughter.
To be honest everyday is very very hard at the moment for us all, I have set up a mentality of 'One day at a time' because looking forward any more than that proves to be a bit more that I can handle but God is so so faithful, even when the heartache and pain is too much to bear he's always there to run to. I have no idea how people go through this without him by their side.
So please keep praying wonderful people, your prayers mean more than you could ever imagine and thank you again for everything.
We will blog again soon.
Lots of love,
Amy
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Oh Amy we are also taking one day at a time and reading all that you so bravely blog, our love goes to your grandparents, your Mum and Dad(I agree with you they are amazing and inspiring people) and all of you of course. I can't even begin to comprehend what you are going through but thank you all so much for sharing with us, we hope your Dad has a painfree day today, our prayers are with you all, love Michelle Mick and Family in australia
Whilst as faithfull bloggers Ian and I along with so many others are keen to hear how Dave is doing and hearing the wonders of God 's power in your lives and circumstances, i guess i also would like to say no blog means that you are haveing that very special time together as a family.
Amy you write so ellequenly about the family and have given great insight into how Dave is doing. which gives us things to ernestly pay for.
We are always lifting you all in our prayers and praying specifically that Dave would have no pain, just peace.
Blessings on you all at this most special and preciouse time.
The Scotties xx
Thank you Amy, for your faithfulness in keeping us all up to speed, and for your honesty.....yes, inherited from two smashing people.
As always our love and prayers are with you, as you remain always on our minds.
Seems like Dovid is so right..."What a Kafuffle" !!
I feel a "Little book of Dovid quotes" coming on.......complete with spolling mistokes....
love and cyber hugs winging their way to you,
Sianaroonie x
Hey guys, lovely to hear you blog Amy, me and Mum read everyday and it's so lovely to be able to hear how David is doing. You all write so openly and honestly and it's amazing how strong you all are. Hope he has a better day today, he really is an inspiring person. His blog the other day really made us chuckle, he's such a comedian! I've not prayed for a very long time if I'm honest but were all praying for you and David, I have every faith that God is looking out for him and your family at this very difficult time. All our love Sonia and the Derby Burridge family xxxxxxx
Hi Amy we have never met but we having been following David's Blog for a long while.We admire David's fight and the courage you all show and keep praying for you all. Hope David is having a good day, thinking of you Joan and Norman Brown (David's Mum's cousin - Cumbria)
To Amy
..."Just keep swimming, swimming swimming, what do we do?...
We swim we swim!"
Love you and that's a bloody good blog!
Chlo Chlo xx
We have been to Norfolk today to say goodbye to another inspiring Christian but this one aged 96. We have been praying and thinking of you all day and rushed into the house and onto the blog to hear how things are. Thank you Amy for keeping us to date. Our prayers for a peaceful, pain free night are with you all
Love Mu and Ken
Dear Dave,
I heard about the current situation you and your family are going through. I hope you receive my message.
I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. You have been matt's inspiration, but what most people don't know is that you have been an even bigger inspiration to me. My relationship with God has grown so much and most of it is thanks to you. Before I moved to Wootton I didn't know the relationship you could have with our heavenly father, but thanks to you and Mu my world has been light up beyond imagination. When I went to Alton Towers some 3 years ago I never thought there could be so many Christians in one place at the same time. It was amazing! Your presence is remarkable. You are never afraid to express your faith and love for God and you have given me the courage to do the same. I would have never raised my hands to God or sung with my eyes closed 3 years ago. But now, now there's a courage inside me that I thought was never there. Thank you Dave for inspiring me to do more, to grow more, to know more, a whole lot more about God.
You and your family have been in my prayers and will continue to be. You are an amazing and wonderful person and I am blessed to have met you and had you as my youth leader. Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. I am sorry it has taken me this long to thank you. I should have done this a very long time ago.
All my love to you and your family.
Sarah Paxton. A very greatful and inspired young lady. xx
Amy THANK YOU SOOOOO much for your blog. Your whole family is a true inspiration to everyone. Having worked with your Dad I just know from all the wonderful things he told me about you all, that you ARE as amazing as he said. As always you are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Love Liz & John xx
Dear Amy, Thank you so much for blogging today. Nick and I have just returned from St John's. We've sat with your wonderful Dad whilst your Mum went home to eat and rest for a while. Your Dad was sleeping calmly and peacefully, he was snoring quite a lot too!! As we left, we said goodnight to your Dad and he opened his eyes and lifted his hand, waving gently to Nick. You are all amazing and we love you all tons and tons. We'll continue to pray for you all everyday, we pray that David can continue to rest peacefully and with no pain, we pray that you will all find peace, comfort and love and that you take on each day at a time and that each day is manageable. Thank you again for blogging, it's great to hear from you too. Lots and lots of love from Sarah and Nick xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dear Jewish Pappa!
I've been cornered in my room for a while, there's a spider in my bathroom! I plucked up enough courage -eventually!! Got a glass and I then noticed I had no paper! "Special, I know I know"!
Hmm...I kind of missed you not being here to catch it for me and chasing us around the house with it.
Anyway! Who'd a thought eh? Me catching a spider!
Love Chlo Chlo a mogo! xxx
P.S Nick & Sarah, I love you both so much. Thank you :o)
Hey Amy, it's been many years since we last met and you have grown into a beautiful young woman as your photos on the blog show. Thank you for writing so openly and honestly about Dad's situation. It breaks my heart to hear of his suffering and I'm praying like mad that they find a solution that gives him the peace and calm that he so deserves. I think it's a great idea to keep a record of his quotes/jokes - only Mr Everready could continue to deliver these in such circumstances. Isn't he the best! Don't we just love him to bits! From a distance, I read your blogs, from a distance I read the comments left by family and friends, from a distance I send you and everyone my love. You are brave like your Mum and strong like your Dad - have courage and let your lovely Dad know that he is in my thoughts constantly. Big hugs x x x
Dear Amy,
I recognise the situation you describe your Dad to be in. It is most unbelieveably difficult for all of you, and my thoughts are with you all. I thank you for sharing and hope that pain and any resulting confusion can be managed so that you have as much time as possible with Dad being 'present' and pain free. I know you will treasure them always. With love, K.s.
I read the bloggs on here daily and think you are all wonderful, you are going through so much but finding the time, courage and strength to keep us all up to date on how your dad is doing, and for that we can only thank you so much.
Keep strong and enjoy every minute you have with your family, when you next visit your dad send him and everyone else my love.
Lots of love, thinking of you all Lindsey Llewellyn xxx
Thinking of u Amy and all your family, I adore your dad and am praying for him at every giving moment. Remember to let me no if u need anything at all kip-wise! love 2 u all, Hannah xxxx
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