Mom is doing about the same. Dr. Kendrick doesn't think the bacterial infection in her spinal fluid is "real". Meaning, there could be an infection on her skin not in the fluid. He says her white blood count and glucose level are good. If it was a "real" bacterial infection, the bacteria would "eat" the glucose up. She is being treated with an antibiotic. Her protein level is still high, therefore they still can't put the shunt in. The doctor says that will just take time. After the shunt is put in, we will be moving her to Birmingham.
Last night when we saw her, she was very alert. She had her eyes open almost the entire time. I was rubbing her hand with some lotion and she curled and stiffened her fingers. She also curled her fingers around my Aunt Deb's hand night before last. She's not "squeezing" our hands just simply gripping them a little. We are hoping that is some sort of response.
Please know that we appreciate your prayers tremendously! Thank you for the meals, cards, calls, and prayers you have given my family and me!
We are asking everyone to continue to pray for Mom. We know that there is nothing God cannot do! It is truly a miracle that she is here today!
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)
Kena and the Tatum family
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We are praying for total restoration for Sue and for strength and comfort for your entire family.Randy, Cindy, Ben and Julia Chester, Casey and Josh Wilburn
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