Last week we found out that TJ has pretty significant kidney failure. His creatinine levels were elevated while he was in the hospital, but have taken quite a jump. For you medical types, here are the numbers: Creatinine 2.68, BUN 39, and GFR 25. He can't get into see a nephrologist (kidney specialist) until July 9th, but from a bit a research I have done it looks like he is at stage 4 (out of 5) of kidney failure. stage 5 is where you start dialysis. The cause is probably from the lack of blood flow to his kidneys while he was in septic shock in December. We are taking a 2 prong approach. One is to start diet limitations of sodium, protein, and phosphorus to decrease the load on his kidneys. The other, and far more important approach is to storm heaven once again for COMPLETE healing. Hey, if the Father could repair his mitral valve miraculously, kidneys should be nothing!
1 Chronicles 5:20. "They were helped in fighting them, and God handed the Hagrites and all their allies over to them, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him." We are crying out to God as the battle continues.
Other key factors are controlling blood sugar and blood pressure. His blood pressure is pretty well controlled and he gets an insulin pump tomorrow that will tighten his blood sugar control which has been pretty decent.
Please note, that we probably won't have much, if anything, to post here until we can see the kidney doc in July. However, if any of you have some great low sodium recipes please let me know!
On a similar, but less serious note, I have had a mold reaction from where I work that has not let up since April, and I have not been in the building since April. I am short of breath and very fatigued. I saw a lung doctor last week and had several tests but no results or plan as yet. We make quite the dynamo pair these days!
Jon is looking for work and recovering from a very strenuous school year. Steven is in the Boundary Water Canoe Area leading groups into the wilderness on canoe trips. It is through a ministry called Boundary Water Experience. Last year he had the privilege of leading a couple of kids to the Lord. It is the perfect summer for him.
We deeply love and appreciate all of you!
Mary Ann
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Praying for you both!
With Love,
Rhonda Reynard
Absolutely, you both are and will continue to be in my prayers.
For the low sodium recipes, check this link (LOTS of options!): http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/healthy-recipes/low-sodium-recipes/index.html
Dear ones,
Thanks for the immediate call to prayer. TJ and you are beautiful examples of our Father's merciful, tender, gracious CARE for His children. YES, we will pray and trust God with you.
G and B
I will be praying for healing for your kidneys Tim! Tanks for sharing this information with us. It is a privilege to be called to prayer. Mary Ann, I have been down the mold allergy path and it is not fun. I will pray that you can get relief for this.
Gloria
Well...I was feeling a need for deeper prayer lately. So this TWO FOR ONE offer is irresistible. Or should I say, just what the doctors ordered?
I'm diving in and pray fervently and expectantly that God will heal you both. And the glorious thing is that with your healing, we also receive the healing of God's endless love as we share our journeys of faith.
GIGATT
BK
We are praying in Oklahoma! May the Lord provide ultimate healing!
Dear TJ, Mary Ann, and family,
I am so concerned about this new condition. I will redouble my prayers for you, TJ, and for this other issue, Mary Ann. God is more than able and I am trusting Him for both of your situations and His healing touch. Love you so much,
Pastor Rich Carlson, Supt. IWD
We pray for two of you a COMPLETE healing and nothing will stand on your way to health! We want to see more God's grace and power when we see you again.
Honson & Sandra
Valkenswaard
We are praying and believing! Love you guys!!
I don't know you two personally but have been reading your blog several times. This prayer request was sent to me by Mei-Lin Leung from CEFC in Monterey Park, Ca. I will be praying for both of you. May God's grace and mercy be with you again and may He impart complete healing to you both.
Linda
Dear Tim and Mary Ann,
Our whole church staff is praying for you both this morning and we are trusting God for your complete healing. You are so precious to us!
II Cor 9:8 God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Elizabeth Maring for Heartland Commununity Church
You have been and will continue to be in my prayers and thoughts every day!
Our God is BIG and WONDERFUL ... all the time, in all things!!
Tim, may He heal you tonight from the kidney failure and bring you back (once again - because He can!) to health and wholeness!!
Mary Ann, may your reactions to the mold go away tonight, as well! May God's healing and power be over you today and always.
May your family be blessed and feel God's face smiling on you all and His filling you up to overflow!
Love and blessings,
Paula Irwin
No Salt/Low salt recipe:
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blhelp13.htm
Dear Tim,
Thank you for I have prayer partners. Thanks again for your prayer request, and especial I have a chance to pray for you and your future ministry. My prayer is : " Lord, please heal him and give him strength to recover soon,and to continue your ministry in all over the world. Please bless him. Lord, this is what I have a privilege to pray for him. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Dear Tim, the Lord bless you, and keep yhou; the Lord make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you and hour family, and your ministry. ( Numb. 6:24-25).
Your friend,
Rev. Geroge
Myanmar
( Now studying
in IGSL ( formal
ISOT-Asia ),
Manila.
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