Thoughts of a Single Girl: April 2008

Friday, April 25

This is what is happening

So Carolyn was released from Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. She is in Coquitlam at her brother in-laws place. I am here in Mission staying with friends for a few days. My brother in-law is in town until Sunday so he is taking care of Carolyn. On Sunday I will be going to stay with her. She is on bed rest and can only get up to go to the bathroom. So she needs someone to cook, clean and get her things plus also keep her company and accompany her to appointments. I am not sure exactly how long I am staying yet. My parents are coming tomorrow so I will get to visit with them which will be nice.

CLBI grad is this weekend and I am a little sad about missing seeing my girls graduate but they know that I will see them when I can.

Sunday is Greek Easter and I am excited to be hear for the celebrations this year. I have been friends with Litsa(my Greek friend) for four and a half years now and have never been around for Easter because I live away. The one year it was at the same time as the non orthodox church I was in Pakistan. I remember I was in Islamabad at the time. I did get to talk to everyone on MSN and see them on web cam so it was kind of fun. I am looking forward to seeing the lamb roasting on the spit. I plan to take some photos so I will post them after. I am sure I will have the time to do it.

Thank you for praying everyday the baby stays in means less chance of complications. Carolyn said she had some contractions yesterday but please pray they stay to a minimum.

Tuesday, April 22

hopefully tomorrow

So we are hoping that Carolyn will be able to be released tomorrow. If she is then she will be going to Coquitlam to stay at her brother in laws. I am not exactly sure what I will be doing yet. But please pray for me I think I am starting to get sick from the lack of sleep. I am going to take more pills before bed tonight. Hopefully I can rest some in the next two days. I will let you know what happens.

Monday, April 21

UPDATE again

This is from an e-mail I sent around to some people.

So I have figured that since you all know about the situation that I should keep you informed about it. I just got back from spending most of the day at the hospital. About 11 hours. So Carolyn is doing well. She was tired today because the nurse woke her up every hour last night which was a little more than necessary. She also got a room today which ended up not being that great. It's a shared room and the other lady had her kid there and was super loud but then the nurse told her he had to be quiet and that he had to be picked up because no adults were there to care for him. It was a long day. So she has been told so far that she is on strict bed rest. She can get up and walk to the bathroom but that is it. If she wants to go to the lounge it is by wheelchair. So far things are good. Contractions have stopped and she is getting steroid shots to help the baby grow. She is at about 30.5 weeks. She has to stay in the area (possibly the hospital but hopefully her brother in laws place) until 37 weeks and then she will be able to return to Creston because it would be a normal birth by then that is if the baby doesn't decide to come sooner. Every day she doesn't is good and every week is even better. Tomorrow she has an ultrasound and various other tests and then hopefully we will know more about what is going to happen.

Thank you for your prayers

I must go now as I am very tired...I am hoping for a good sleep on the couch.

Saturday, April 19

UPDATE

OK so my Mum talked to my sister and she is doing well. The contractions have slowed. She is also one cm dilated. I am leaving town in 10 mins and flying to Vancouver. I will try to let you know what is happening when I can. Please continue to pray for her and thank you for your prayers.

PRAY AND PRAY AND PRAY

People who are reading this I need you now more than ever to Pray

As you know my sister is pregnant and the baby is due June 24th she was in Kimberely for a few days at a work shop and her husband came and she wasn't feeling well so they went to the hospital in Cranbrook...and did they a stress test and she was having contractions and so they medi vaced her to vancouver last night. Right now they are trying to stop the contractions.

I am considering getting on a flight this afternoon. My parents said I should wait but I think regardless of the situation I should be going to Vancouver.

So people please pray I pray that God will burden your heart to pray throughout the day for my sister Carolyn and my brother in law Brad.

Thank You

Tuesday, April 15

Camrose

So I have been in Camrose a week today. Last week when I flew in my friends had mentioned they might be at the airport. When I got off the plane they were not there. But last time I came in at the Edmonton Airport friends were waiting at the wrong door so I thought I would wonder down and check. They weren't there. Oh well. So I went to the washroom and when I came out I ran into them. (Not Literally) It was fun there were 8 of them there. They had a banned with lots of things written on it which I actually haven't seen up close yet. I should ask them about that.

Anyways so I have started to settle in. I am working two days a week at the WMPL office and am looking for part time employment for the other three days. I have started to settle into where I am living but haven't yet unpacked.

I have had numerous "coffee" dates so far but haven't ordered coffee yet which is odd considering I like coffee now.

Jen Z and I have started walking around the lake in the morning. She is the one who has to be motivated because she has to drive over to my place and I just have to wait for her. We were both really tired this morning so we walked a little slow. Tomorrow will hopefully be better.

Six more weeks and I will be leaving to go back to the states for 3 weeks:D

Photo from http://www.tourismcamrose.com/