Clogging

Definition of Clogging:  to  hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up

That is the word of the week at Casa de Lu. We had some clogging of the facilities for a few days, that required a visit from the plumber. After some work, clog number one was resolved!

Next up was the feeding tube. The lumen for his feeding is very small and we need to frequent flush with water to keep this patent. We have had some resistance in the past but we were always able to clear it. Well this Sunday. . . . . no luck.  I tried all the tricks and helpful tips from online – warm fluid, small amount of liquid, small syringe,  even using coke, but it would not budge!  The concern is two-fold 1- no tubing feeding = no nutrition, 2- if we can’t unclog the tube, we will need to go to the hospital to get a new tube placed.

Next thought was to use the feeding pump, fill the bag with warn water to help push fluids to clear the clog , in addition to all the other  measures we were  still trying. After about 8 hours of trying we finally were able to clear the tube, by the grace of God!  We definitely were do the “clogg free “dance!

I had to travel this  past week, so Scott, a college friend of Daryl’s came to stay at the house. It is a great sense of relief for me to have someone stay with Daryl while I am gone. I also think Daryl may enjoy the change in company. Another fraternity brother Greg Sampson, stopped by while in town. What a great brotherhood of support!

Daryl continues to have  PT and OT visit and they are helping to get him stronger. Even though he is tired it is still important to keep his strength up!

We thank you for all the prayers and support!

Love Daryl and Charlotte