This might be the final evening update if nothing major changes for the new several hours.
TJ is still only minimally responsive, but we are less concerned about that for the moment than we are about the clot.
As noted in the last post, this is the largest clot Mary Ann has ever seen, spanning three different veins, including the right jugular. If it were to break up it would truly be life threatening.
It is difficult to communicate the risk of this situation, it is very high. So we are asking for people to fast and pray tomorrow, from sun-up to sundown. We do still stand confident in Christ that TJ will be completely healed. But he isn't yet.
Finally, he is running a fever again, of 101.6, which hopefully come down within an hour or so with the assistance of the cooling jacket. However, we still don't know what is causing his temperature to continue to spike.
Prayer Requests
- That the clot goes away
- That his fever goes away -- for good -- or we find and effectively treat the cause
- That he continues to gently wake up
Answer to a Question
Somebody asks:
In re: to the jugular blood clot...is there a reason they cannot just go in and get it OR put a 'catch net' (cannot remember what it is called) ahead of it to snag it if it breaks loose?
They still might yet, we haven't discussed the issue with the doctors.
P.S. Mary Ann says that the diagram in this Wikipedia article is excellent -- just imagine it in three veins. Two really big and important ones. The diagram more or less speaks for itself in terms of why it causes the arm to swell.
P.P.S. TJ was put back on the vent as he went down for his MRI, per standard procedure for someone who is still being weaned (all transports go back onto the vent). They simply left him on for the rest of the night.
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5 comments:
I love the painting Todd did for TJ of Christ on the cross,It is amazing! as is your strength thus far. this is a crazy roller coaster ride I would not wish on any family.We were all rejoicing at TJ's improvement at the High school Friday, before leaving for our "winter break" (what a political nightmare Christmas has become) Now, there is another set back,We are here for you, but many are trying to give your family "space". Don't hesitate to call if you need anything!
luv ya
juju
Father God, Lord of all creation, great healer we humbly ask again for your miraculous touch on TJ's body. Please heal the clot, please heal his fever, please restore him to complete health Lord Jesus as only you can do. God, give great wisdom to TJ's medical team Lord. Minister to TJ's family and bring them your peace which has no human understanding, pour out your grace on them we ask in the matchless name of Jesus, amen.
CL
Hi Jon and family, we are still praying for you and for TJ's healing in GMT+8. Lord, please heal TJ completely, please wake him up and remove his clot, restore his health, strengthen the family, and protect their health. In Jesus' name, Amen!
Hi Jon, Mary Ann, and family,
Even though it is so near to Christmas, we aren't forgetting to pray. So sorry about the disappointments and continued anxiety; the 'treadmill.' I am still praying that you will supernaturally know God's love and Christ's perseverance in this time of testing. Praying also for TJ's comfort and healing as well. Much love and prayers for you all, The Suchys
We will stand with you tomorrow as we fast and pray for Tim.
Cabot and Asia
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