Looks like this will be right on time.
The CT showed no fluid in TJ's pleural cavity.* This is especially interesting as the second to last showed approximately two litres worth of fluid. At most, TJ has drained one liter through invasive methods (like chest tubes).
The scan also didn't return any signs of an abscess. This is both good and bad. It's good that there isn't another infection in the lungs, bad in that the doctors are sure that there is a second infection and still can't find it.
Both lungs showed "significant" inflammation which may be either pneumonia or
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) of which there this is a difference, but I am too tired to go into detail.
Prayer requests would be:
- Rest for the family
- Finding the secondary infection
- And the complete healing of the mitral heart valve
This is probably the last post for the night.
*There actually might be a small pocket of fluid, but this is a might and of little importance at this point.
P.S. Someone asked if TJ was still in an induced coma, yes, he is, and has been since December 8th.
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know that each time I wake up during the night I will be praying for all of you - not only TJ but that the family gets the rest they so desparately need.
rest, treasured ones.
There is an army lifting you up.
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:28-31
Lord, increase TJ's strength and give rest and renew the strength of those with him.
I feel that in this post your have brought to light one of the many miracles that have been happening...liquid dissapeared from where it had been. Praise the Lord! I am still praying for you all and many of the friends I have told as me for updates periodically.
Sarah Wheeler
Jeremiah 33:3 (NIV)
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know"
Jeremiah 33:3 (The Message)
"This is God's Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.'
Lord, we cry out to You for answers about this infection.. although the doctors may be puzzled at the moment, You are totally aware of where it is coming from. Lord we ask now that you would reveal that to one of Your servants this day and give the doctors great discernement in how to treat it swiftly and effectively. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
He knows, God knows what TJ needs. We ask Him to provide for each of your request and for His love and grace to give you as a family great rest this night. Praying...
CL
Praying for God's precious peace to blanket each of you, peaceful rest this night for everyone in the family, His healing hand on TJ's body...head to toe, (heart and lungs).
still praying on the other side of the world.
Please, God, heal TJ! There is no other solution but YOU. Please come with power.
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7
"Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that he may rescue us..." 1 Samuel:8
We will not stop our prayers.
We too continue to lift you up, even in the night. We are praying for complete restoration to good health.
Jim and Connie Anderson
Got the 3:10 am wake up call last night. The Lord is moving.
Awake at 3:00 a.m. and praying for you.
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.
Anita - Omaha
we continue to pray that God would multiply yours and the rest of the families hours of sleep as you stand in the gap for TJ
3:21 a.m. California time...this phrase from God's Word came to mind:
"...the God we serve IS ABLE to save us from the fire and He will rescue us..." (Dan. 3:17)
Our awesome God rescues from water and fire and is worthy of our trust. You are safe with Him and our hearts continue to be drawn to pray for each one by name for Spirit-strenghth.
Gary and Elizabeth
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