TJ's temperature has climbed up to 101.3', but really is the only bad news to report. The doctors think that the DVT (the blood clot) is the source of the fever.
TJ is actually looking better as the afternoon wears on, not more tired as we more or less expected. He still can't talk, but (occasionally) smiles, lifts eyebrows, and holds eye contact.
In fact, things are good enough right now that unless there is a significant change, either for better or for worse, this will probably be the last update for the day, a good feeling.
Thank you all for your prayers, this has been a really good day for us. He's not out of the woods yet but he is really close. (We'll just call the ICU the woods...)
Addendum: It is worth adding that he is breathing fine on his own, with the help of a little oxygen, which is a great sign. He'll be on a CPAP again tonight, but should be on his own again in the morning.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Afternoon Update
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Praising God with you all. I am sure it is so wonderful just to hold eye contact with him. We are so thankful for this good news. We'll keep praying. Thanks for your faithfulness in keeping us updated.
Love and prayers,
Rhonda
Praise the Lord! I'm checking this every day, and relaying updates to my congregation from time to time, as many of them are praying. God is great, AND God is good.
One question: the blood clot sounds like a big one, and a bad thing, but you haven't really spoken much of it. I'm sure it's an area of some concern, but you don't seem to act as though it's a biggie. Is that the case, or am I reading too much into your relative silence?
Amen! Amen!
Our whole family continues to pray throughout the day, at meals, at bedtime, and when we awake at night.
Thank you for the updates. It is a merry Christmas!
-Scott
So glad he is extubated. Big step. Praying everytime I think of you guys. Jane was here for Christmas and she and Richard were praying too. Love, Amy
So thankful!!! Still battling!!
This is GREAT news. I am happy for TJ and the entire family. I have been checking this blog for the past 3 weeks or so, since my church (Kenosha Bible Church) put this on the prayer chain. I have been consistently praying for him every time I think about him, which is at least once every day, usually more. God bless!
Dear TJ, MA,and family,
We continue to pray, will continue to pray and rejoice at God's gracious response to our prayers and those of hundreds (thousands?) of others. May you sense continued peace and joy at the gift of life, appreciated ever so much more after this, by you and us as well. Looking forward to great things to come.
Jay and Kathy
Thank You, Heavenly Father!! I continue to lift the Addington family up into Your hands. You know how much I've been hurting over their situation and You are always hearing my constant prayers over the family, as well as the prayers from everyone else around the world. Thank You for good news, and I ask that You would show Your power again by helping TJ make a full recovery. AMEN
Continuing to pray for Tim and family. May the strength of the family continue to come from the Lord so that they can continue to support and encourage one another. Praying for Tim's full and miraculous recovery. God is the same today as he was yesterday and years ago. Believing in a God of miracles!! May you leave all medical professionals in awe of your healing power God!!
In Jesus Name!!
Dear Mary Ann and family,
Praise God for a good day. May God dissolve the blood clot and take the fever away. That is my strong prayer. Love you all,
Pastor Rich Carlson, Supt. IWD
We praise God for this new phase.
We continue to lift you up in our prayers.Say hello to TJ whenever you may be able to do it.
with our love to you
Joseph & Doris Najem- Lebanon
Wonderful--praise God! We'll keep praying for a complete recovery!
Joel and Dennise
Praise God for these wonderfull news, we pray now for the blood clot to dissolute very quickly. Thank you God, i pray you to lift up TJ and his family.
Nicolas, Noha and the Ayoub family.
What wonderful Christmas news. You are ALL much prayed-for. Enjoy the hibernation, the gourmet meals, and every bit of care sent your way.
In Him,
Diane
What a great Christmas, to see TJ make significant leaps forward, we continue to pray that all things will be completely healed and that the clot will dissolve!
Praise God for all he is doing in TJ and in your whole family. One day we'll know in full what this was all about.
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