TJ's situation continues to be basically unchanged for which we are grateful. As Jon pointed out we have gone about 48 hours without a major crisis. The chest tube was removed today as it was not producing any drainage. The medication to control the heart rate has been cut in half with TJ's heart remaining in a normal sinus rhythm and a good heart rate. Ventilator support remains the same. Vital signs look decent and temp is trending down although TJ still requires use of the cooling vest several times a day to keep it down. Here is a link that has a good description of ARDS:
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=35012
Since Jon is not here to create a hyper link you will need to cut and paste it into your browser address bar.
We covet your continued prayers. While TJ is taking baby steps in the right direction the situation is still very fragile. I cannot imagine going through this without all the incredible support we are getting from around the world! it is truly humbling.
Prayer requests for this evening;
Another uneventful night for TJ
Infection continuing to respond to the antibiotics and the temps, white count, and Chest Xray reflecting this.
That God would continue to work in many many ways through this situation and that He would be glorified.
A good rest for the family.
Chip finished finals today and only has one paper to write to be finished for the semester. Jon has a very challenging load with upper level business/economics and philosophy classes (that is a triple major-makes me tired just thinking about it!). Please also pray for Jon's ability to get his classwork done by mid January. The profs have been very supportive and understanding.
Much love and gratitude,
Mary Ann
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
December 19 evening update
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We're so thankful things are going well! We'll keep praying!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Mary Ann for your update. We have been waiting for the nightly report and glad "uneventful" was in your report. You are in our thoughts and prayers a lot. Trust you can have a good rest tonight. Vic and Marilyn L
I am in agreement with your thankfulness to God for an uneventful day for Tj! God is so good and may he continue to get all the glory and honor from this short season! I also pray for Chip and Jon as I have recently finished finals and know the heat they can bring. I pray that they would have peace, focus, and multiplied time for studying!! Blessings on your evening and night!!
Love,
Abby
My prayers continue for TJ and for all of you. Mary Ann, thank you for sharing your heart. As wife and mother, I will lift you up specifically in prayer tonight. May God continue to give you amazing strength and peace.
- Rae
Thanks for the update standing with you in prayer for all your requests. Praising God for an uneventful day and asking for a restful night for all as God continues to heal TJ.
CL
Mary Ann - It is an honor to pray for you, the family and tj and I think of Samuel's serious words to Israel in a hard time.
"...far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you,(1 Samuel 12:23) We do not wish to sin by prayerlessness.
Thank you for specifics to pray. You are in the hands of the One who sees where no catheter can go,and can do what no one can do for you. May He work His power for every request.
e.
I'm being a night owl tonight and realized I had not checked the blog today. Such good news to hear of a day without a crisis and so many good indicators. I have prayed now in the first hours of Dec. 20, that the family will get rest and that in the calm of an uneventful night TJ's body will continue to heal. Thank you for allowing so many -- even of those of us who know other members of the A family better than TJ & Co. -- to share in this journey. The perspective of what really matters has been brought to light in new ways for me. Blessings to you all!
Praise the Lord for the good reports. We continue to lift up TJ, Mary Ann, Jon and Chip every day. We are praying in Knoxville for the temperature to continue to go down and for the infection to go away.
The Lord's lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never faith. They are new every morning. Great is Thy Faithfulness. Lam 3:22-23
We continue to pray for you, Mary Ann, and the family. We know that TJ's recovery and healing is in God's hands and trust God for His healing.
The Kautzmanns
It was so good to hear from precious Mary Ann. We humbly thank God for every bit of encouraging news, and we are united with all of you in continued prayer for TJ, the boys' finals & projects, and your rest and God's peace to rule in your hearts.
We, too, were so thankful to read about the uneventful night and the continued forward progress in TJ's condition. We'll continue to pray for his complete recovery and for Chip and Jon as they complete finals and papers.
The Deans
We continue to pray also for TJ and your family.
God continues His work through him and this struggle. God bless you this Christmas with the gift of healing and strength!
The Treleven family
So good t read of the improvements. Will continue to pray! Chris D.
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