Here is the Saturday
update
Ray "summoned" me in this AM at about
8:45, man was I sleeping good! The kidney specialist had been around and his
kidney numbers were a bit worse today, so he was a bit freaked out and wanted me
here! So I threw on some clothes, put on a ball cap, grabbed a juice and yogurt
and headed to DUMC. His kidney function today is worse, up to a 4. something.
HOWEVER he is having MUCH better urine output today which does tell us that his
kidneys seem to be slowly picking back up. Still they are talking about the
possibility of dialysis but it isn't a definite or ruled out. His liver numbers
continue to look good. Billirubin is a 2.2 today. They were able to take out a
major line in his neck today and lunch, plan to take out the other tomorrow and
his will get a pick line tomorrow to, meaning no more "sticks" for awhile! He is
having some swelling in his abdomen and legs today, not alarming, really due to
the fluid overload and that his kidneys need to kick in and do their work now.
Again no pain today, less than a 3 he says. They are hoping that this evening he
can for the first time have some ice chips and drink...he will be SO EXCITED! If
that goes ok, then some liquid nutrition beginning tomorrow. He is continuing to
get platelets and other blood products, his platelet count is still low and they
can't quite figure out why-something kidney related. His spirits continue to be
good today. He talked to the kids again this AM, his buddy Ivan and his buddy
Wendy from Ecolab. They were both tickled to hear his voice. He is sad that he
will not be able to see the kids tomorrow for a visit, my dad is bringing them
for a visit. I can't WAIT to see them!! and I know that he is sad but I need to
wrap my arms around them and get some kisses!
He is sleeping now and has been taking
a good nap for a bit now, he's had a busy day!
I'll update again tomorrow. For all the dads have
a HAPPY Father's DAY. Continue to pray for Rays healing, comfort and peace.
Continue to pray for his kidneys and that they are slowly but surely coming
around. Pray for the kids and my Dad as they travel to Durham tomorrow.
"my grace is sufficient for you, my power is made
perfect in your weakness" 2 or 12:9...AMEN to that Lord, you certainly held me
up when I was weak!
All our love-Janet
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