Out of ICU!

Sherri continues to make progress. This morning she had a surgery on her left calf to perform a "debridement" or clean-up from Saturday's surgery. On Saturday, her leg had swollen considerably and there was a problem with blood flow. So two incisions were made from the top of her calf to the bottom on both sides. Those two incisions have been open and draining with the use of a VAC (vacuum assisted closure) dressing. Today, in addition to the debridement, they closed up one of the incisions. This is another step forward. The remaining incision has been redressed, again using the VAC method. The outlook is to close it early next week.

Another highlight is the move out of ICU today! It took most of the day as she was held in the recovery area for about 7 hours while waiting for a room. Wendy was able to be with her but this is the reality sometimes at a busy hospital. And, this is Sherri's world at this time. Now she's in a shared room with another woman whom I've not yet met.

There was not much news regarding her left foot today and this is an area where we all need wisdom - in addition to healing! The interconnected complexities of blood, nerves, and muscle mean that one person - even an expert skilled doctor is not certain about the exact situation or how to proceed. At least this is my impression. So it is good Sherri is out of the ICU and the docs can now consult with one another and really focus on this foot. Pray for wisdom for Sherri and her parents about the right people to talk to and the best questions to ask.

Sherri is really looking forward to her brother Nick coming to see her tomorrow.

Some have asked about sending flowers and such. Sherri would prefer a different approach - and besides - she has a small room. She'd like anyone interested to consider instead of flower and such, a contribution to either ACCION USA or Amigos de Las Americas. Further information will be provided tomorrow in this regard.

Many thanks to all for your prayers, love and support.

Steve