So we were all ready to leave Arizona, just waiting for the oxygen arrival. The respiratory therapist got here at 4:30 with the oxygen and we were getting nervous about her arriving so close to leave time. When the therapist got here she explained to us that the special airplane oxygen only goes on a "pulse", (meaning it is only activated when you breath in), she also said Cheryl's oxygen level would have to be 88% or higher for her to leave the tank with us and OK Cheryl for air travel. Cheryl did not pass the test, her oxygen level was too low for air travel. Therefore PLAN B is now in effect! After our emotional breakdown of planning all day to get on plane and then being told we couldn't travel by air only 2 1/2 hours before our flight, PLAN B has now been enacted! The airline tickets were canceled and we are getting all our money back except a $17 fee!! Praise the Lord for that! Tomorrow morning we will head out from CTCA "by land". We are renting a Mini Van from enterprise and driving to Grand Junction. My understanding is it's about 10 hours. The oxygen company opens at 9 am so we are hoping to get the oxygen by 10 ish? (I said hoping ~~ here is where your prayers are needed!) Cheryl's cousin Andy has agreed to come with us (Blessing number ? hmm.... not sure since the blessings keep coming!). Please pray for our travels on this journey as we try so hard to get Cheryl home to her family.
Other blessings:
- My airline ticket home was able to be canceled without ANY fee
- Howard called and was so blessed to have received a recliner for Cheryl! It was already delivered!!!
In Cheryl's words: "God knows what He is doing!" Even though we were upset at the change in plans we are all still smiling and laughing ~~ We were even joking about getting a clown car for the ride home or a VW (and yes they did offer a Jetta!)
Thanks to all of Cheryl's fans out there for prayers! Keep them coming!!
Is Pat travelling. with you as well?
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ReplyDeleteGod's blessing and provision keep on coming. With me being unemployed I was not sure I would be able to get out there to see her. Friends family and complete strangers are offering to help me get out to see Cheryl. Looks I may be on my way some time next week.
ReplyDeleteOf course I will coordinate with her and Howard and mom and dad.
Trish, I don't have the words. Some one give Andy a hug for me. He really has been a blessing to me with the way he's gone out of his way to help Cheryl.
Praying for safe travels as you head back home.
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ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing woman and your faith and love for the Lord have touched us deeply. We are praying for a safe trip home for all of you. If we can help with meals or anything please let us know. We continue to pray for God's love, comfort, peace and healing for you and your family. You really are an inspiration to us all.
Praising Jesus through it all. Karen, Mike and DTC family
Praying, Praying, Praying!!!
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus Christ, may your hand of Mercy and Grace be with Cheryl and her family!