TJ has another transesophageal echocardiogram* (TEE) scheduled for tomorrow MdT (doctor time), and Mary Ann has specifically asked that we pray for peace for her during this time.
Currently his heart rate is hovering in the upper 70's, perfect, and his temperature is 99.7, still dropping from 103.2.
To answer Jeff's questions, TJ was put on an antibiotic for fungal infections, then taken off of it after they cultured the MRSA. There are some pretty bad side effects of whatever that antibiotic was (Jon doesn't remember what it was called), so he won't be put back on it.
The first TEE showed a leaking mitral valve, which seems to be getting better.
If I have time I'll get the night nurse to explain how they are keeping TJ's heart rate in check with some medications, if not, well, you won't know!
So in addition to peace for Mary Ann for tomorrow pray that:
- TJ's temp continues it's downward trend (it took quite a bit to get him into the 99 range, including ice baths and a cold jacket [it's called something like that]**)
- TJ's heart rate stays in 70's to 80's.
- TJ's mitral valve does not show a secondary infection, but has healed completely.
We'll try to do regular updates like this in the morning by 9:00am and at night by 9:00pm-10:00pm, and a noonish update if needed.
See this post for a correction on what a TEE is.
Edit (10:48pm): I forgot to mention this, but the temperature and high heart rate with a dropping white blood cell count suggest the possibility of a secondary infection. That is, an infection that developed during the hospital stay.
I might do a short update again if I am up and the vitals have changed.
**Correction: It is called a cooling jacket
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Praying for peace for MaryAnn and each of you as well as the requests you have asked for. Praying for rest for each of you and an healing quiet night for TJ.
Praying...
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
CL
Still fighting the battle for Uncle TJ and for Aunt Mary Ann. Lord...we believe that you will give Aunt Mary Ann peace that passes ALL understanding and continues to engulf her as the day goes on!! Lord...we believe that you can HEAL the heart valve and also the infection and we claim that right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Father,
We ask Your Holy Spirit bring peace and presence tonight as everyone rests. We ask that in the strong and powerful name of Jesus that You would lift the spirit of infirmity from TJ and restore the spirit of health that you created in him when you knit him together in his mother's womb. We stand believing in complete restoration of his mitral valve functioning, that his heart rate, temperature and blood pressure would stablize. We pray your total protection over every cell in his body.
Thank you Lord for TJ's helpmate and partner in life Mary Ann. Grant her good rest and peace for the tests that will be administered tomorrow.
Father,
May you be the peace for Mary Ann
as she is facing an other day of challenge tomorrow, grant her rest at this moment...
I'm praying for a miraculous healing for TJ. I'm also praying for all of you in the family for peace and for strength in this extended time of extreme stress. Thank you so much for the outstanding job keeping up the blog. Your transparency during this time is such a great testimony. May God be glorified in all things!
I'm praying now for TJ, MaryAnn and the rest of the family.
Trudy Ann Dayton
Your "night shift" team here in Europe is praying and God is in control--not white counts, not fevers. We are asking for healing, and we know it is not too difficult for our Lord.
J and D
Everyday TJ makes it is a victory!
May the miraculous power exhibited in the virgin birth be working to heal TJ. May the wonder and awe of God's greatness be renewed in us all through this trial.
Julie from the Kiev "night shift"
Pray that the Lord of Heaven and Earth hear the cry of Your people
when we cry out with our whole hearts, shine your face upon us, let us know that you are near and dear to TJ, Mary Ann and the entire family, reach out your mighty hand to deliver TJ.
Praying for Mary Ann's peace and for the Lord's will to be done with TJ's life. Praying that you will know the love Christ has for all of you more and more; and that you will know and experience the perseverence of Christ more and more (2 Thess. 3:5)
Tom and Lynn
Luke 11:
5-8
Then he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.'
"Then the one inside answers, 'Don't bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give you anything.' I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
9-10
"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
11-13
"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"
Was awoken several times (at approx. 3 AM and 5) and prompted to pray for TJ and we will continue to do so throughout the day - for peace for Mary Ann and and that TJ continues to improve.
3:30 am I was awake and prayed for TJ. I am praying today for your requests. I am goinG to pray for just an awesome day for TJ and that the DR's would be totally amazed and that the only answer could BE GOD and PRAYER. OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!!
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