H i - this is Jean again, writing for Mom. Well, tonight's visit was a little rough. When we arrived, Dad seemed to be having trouble breathing, take short quick breaths. His oxygen level was low, heart rate was very fast, and blood pressure had dropped. The nurse explained that his choppy breathing was due to a breathing treatment he had just received to help break up stuff in his lungs; thus, it would cause him to cough, feel short of breath. To be honest, that didn't make us feel a heck of lot better. Dad's voice is totally gone and he has to strain to simply whisper. He still can not move his legs. In addition, he can not use his hands to use the nurse call button. Yet, towards the end of the visit, dad's breathing did get a bit better and the rest of his levels seemed to improve.
In summary, Dad is not getting much better right now. In fact, the mess is still progressing. Our prayer is that we stop the progression before it gets to his lungs. Please continue to pray and thank you for those who have been praying.
Jean
Dad and I are praying all throughout each day! We know God has His arms wrapped around all of you and we are asking for healing and peace! Love to all! Gene and Natalie
ReplyDeleteHey All, Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers each day. I feel so useless here and wish I could be there with you, as you are FAMILY! I will continue to pray for healing as well as strength and guidance! I love you all! Kelly James
ReplyDeleteDear 'Derrs'... just know that the Audirsch prayer warriors are busy talking here in Winnfield! Jacque was mentioned by name in the FUMC service Sunday morning for special prayer. You are all soooooooo very precious to us! Glad Jean set up this blog so that we can up-to-date information. We can all be strengthened and grateful today that the miracle of recovery can pass from the Great Physician to the caretakers... to Jacque... who needs His healing power!
ReplyDeleteWe love you,
Helen