Update

Today, Mother is doing better. Her temperature is down, but her blood pressure is still a little low. The doctor did a CT scan this morning. There is a little bit of fluid on her brain. This is very noticeable on her scar line. They will continue to monitor her in the ICU unit. The temperature is being caused by the UTI, as expected. They started her on a stronger antibiotic.

Remember Psalms 147:3. "He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." We have to continue living the faith to endure all of these situations that we are placed in.

I am wishing everyone a Happy New Year. In case you are out tonight, please be careful and responsible. You never know what is around the corner. Walk with God. I pray for your safety and joy.

Keith
Philippians 4:13

update

Mother was moved into the NICU. Her blood pressure dropped and her heart rate also increased with the increase in her temperature. They wanted to move her back to ICU to monitor this closely. They think she may have a urinary tract infection. I will let you know more later.


Thanks,

Keith

Please pray

A few minutes ago, I was informed that Mother has to go back into NICU. She is running a high fever. They want to move her back so they can monitor it more closely. Please pray for her.


Thanks,

Keith

Hello

Good evening,

I am sorry for the delay in posting. We have been so busy lately---Christmas stuff. It has been a whirlwind. It has been good but tough. This seems to be Mother's favorite time of year. She has always been the type to give to us. She loves to do that. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. We do appreciate all the love and prayers during this time. It has helped. Praise God! I have felt a sense of peace. Lori told me she tried to keep me busy to help get through the holidays. She is great.

Mother has been doing about the same. Her heart rate has increased, but this seems to be normal for her. I wish there was a change to tell, but there isn't any. We will continue to gain strength through God.


Thanks and a late Merry Christmas and Happy new year,

Keith
Phil. 4:13

Today

Good morning to all,

Mother is doing about the same. Her color and skin look good. She is still not responding to any commands. She is still considered to be in a coma state. I not sure if I am painting a good picture for some. Mother is still very sick, and her life is still in great danger. She is not mobile. She is not really responsive to anything. She does open her eyes, but she does not focus on us. She tends to look toward the injured side of her body. Words cannot describe how much each of you are appreciated. Times for are still enduring every day God allows us to breathe.

God sticks us to the fire, guides us to the lowest valleys, but He is always in control. We have to take comfort in that. He never sleeps, so we can. I have come to the conclusion that he places us in difficult situations so we can build our faith, and He gains all the glory. When we face difficult situations, we can defy God or we can trust in Him. I will always choose the latter. I do not want to preach to anyone, but maybe this can touch someone who reads it, because my God is loving. I have to believe this.

May God bless you and keep you, may His hands always be around you,

Keith

Today

Good morning to all,

There is no real change to Mother today. She is doing better after they cleared the fluid from her lung. Her heart rate is still up. Sorry for the short message. She is really the same.



Keith

Good morning

Mother went through her Bronchoscopy well. They removed a lot of fluid of her right lung. They are giving her some breathing treatments to also help. She is doing well. The staff said she stayed up the entire time Saturday afternoon while Alabama was playing. She was tuned in! All of her vital signs are fine.

We are trying very hard to cope with this situation. It is very hard. We have lost our "Bud", for now.


Thanks to everyone for what you do,

Keith

Today

Hello!

The TEE procedure was not for mother. The nurse advised me that it was ordered in error. The procedure that they are going to do is a bronchoscopy. This is to see the details of her lungs. The doctor advised me that she thought mother has some sort of pneumonia. They are starting her on antibiotics. They have to change the type of trac she has to complete the procedure. This should happen today. Please continue praying for her. I am suspecting she is getting sicker. The problem is that she is not able to move around on her on. Once the body lays for a long period of time, other things can take over. I am afraid of this. I do not want my mother to suffer or struggle in any way.

Thanks for all of you,

Keith
Psalms 28:7

Good morning

Good morning to all. I am sorry for the delay in posting. Mother has been doing OK lately. Her heart rate has been elevated the past few days. The Doctor wants to do a TEE procedure today to check her heart structure and evaluate it. The also will do a check on her lungs. They are concerned that she may be getting pneumonia. I will keep you posted on the outcome from today.


Keith