Hello, friends. Today we had a wonderful visit from our rector, Joy, who brought us fellowship and communion. Ravi is deeply soothed by the sounds of voices and gentle laughter wafting over him. He slept through most of the visit, but his face was relaxed. Before she left, Joy anointed him with oil. We feel blessed by her presence and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
I wish I could say that Ravi immediately got better. His labs are starting to trend in the right direction, but he is still suffering from chills, fever, and nausea. Even sitting upright in the bed takes an effort. He is having a CT scan done on Thursday at 10:30 am. He was due for a scan anyway at this point in his chemo, but this is also to look for any underlying issues.
We have lost track of time. Though someone writes the day and date on the board every morning, it makes no sense to us. The days all drift together. One of us is always with Ravi, whether he is waking or sleeping. Most of today I have spent just holding his hand, letting him know that I am near.
I am out of words, so I will leave you with one of my favorite prayers from The Book of Common Prayer.
” Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen
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