Hi Pat.  Just read the email.  You and Vernon are in my prayers.  Both of 
you have my love.

Sharon G.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Ferguson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2015 7:25 PM
Subject: Vernon update with problems


> Hi Everyone,
> I want to thank you all so very much for your love and prayers. This means 
> so very much to us.
>
> We have some serious problems here.
>
> First of all, Vernon is not ready to be discharged from the hospital. He 
> can't eat much, and he is not passing gass at all.
>
> I felt his belly today and he is really bloated. He looks like a balloon, 
> and he told  me if I popped him with a pin he would be a deflated balloon. 
> He's remaining in good spirits, but I can''t let him see me frustrated.
>
> Secondly, he has a real dry throat and can't talk really well from the 
> tube that was down his throat.
>
> This is also causing problems with his eating, as he can't swallow hardly 
> at all.
>
> Thirdly, Medicare has changed the status from in-patient to out-patient in 
> a bed. This could change what they pay for.
>
> I'm really stressed and quite upset about all this and very anxious about 
> this.
>
> I need lots of those lovings and squeezings and I really need to talk.
>
> I love you all so very much.
>
>
> Thanks much.
>
> Many Blessings,
>
> Pat Ferguson
> "I can Do all Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13.