Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Friday, June 27, 2014

Lee in the ICU -- an update

We feel SO very blessed having our names lifted up in prayer by so many loving, caring people. Our church family, friends and neighbors here in Buckeye are supporting us, loving on us and are at the ready to do whatever is needed to help. Family and friends across the nation are letting me know they are sending love, prayers and offers to help in any way. I am grateful and humbled beyond expression. I am thankful to a loving God who is with us every step of the way.

LEE ... Yesterday afternoon doctors did CT scans from head to toe, trying to locate the source of the infection that has caused his sepsis. They have also performed other tests & procedures throughout the day, including intubation (putting him on a ventilator). They found pneumonia in the lower left lobe of his lungs, a pulmonary embolism in his right lung, and the echocardiogram showed an extreme deterioration of his left ventricle. His fever & chills continue. His white blood count continues to climb, regardless of "all the antibiotics known to man" (per Dr Steidley). The team at The Mayo Clinic is amazing and are 100% dedicated to caring for Lee and are doing everything possible to get him well enough to get back on the transplant list.


As of 4am, Lee is sedated, on the ventilator, and resting calmly. His vitals are steady and he remains in critical condition. As we prepare for the worst (for US, not for him  ) we continue to hope for the best (infection conquered and returned to The List) and pray to be granted a miracle. Our faith is strong, our God is mighty!


We humbly ask you to continue to pray for us.

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