There were some very good things about today and then some not so good things.
First of all, I heard a couple people say that the dance last night was packed and so we'd like to thank everyone who went and contributed. We are so very blessed by the friends and family that we have. Unfortunately, Ryan was in the hospital and we weren't able to attend.
Ryan's swelling has dropped tremendously, even a ton since yesterday. I thank God for that. Aubrey was coughing a lot last night, so while laying awake listening to her, I was constantly praying for Ryan. God surely doesn't let me forget to pray :)
I was happy that he had improved so much, but a little dismayed that he slept all day. He got sick a little around lunch time, but he said he had orange juice for breakfast and so I figured it was maybe a little too acidic. Then he got sick again around 6:30 and he temp went up to 100.5. So, he is downgraded again to only clear liquids and back on 2 more antibiotics until they know what's going on.
The plan is to remove his catheter tomorrow and they also talked about removing his central line, they might do that soon as well in case some infection could be coming from there. We pray that they will determine the cause and treat it quickly so that he can still get home this week.
It had sounded like he might come home Wednesday, but now I don't believe it will be that soon, hopefully by the end of the week though.
Please continue to pray for strength and positive spirits for all of us.
-A
Hi Wulbers!
ReplyDeleteThinking and praying for you everyday! I would first like to wish little Aubrey a GREAT BIG HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!!! Hope she had an exciting day!
Sorry to hear that Ryan still isn't handling food very well. We pray that the doctors will get to the bottom of this problem and solve it and move right along to his next treatment and everything will just keep moving forward. I wish there was more that we could do for you. Please find comfort in knowing that so so so many people are praying for all of you. Keep your spirits up and don't loose faith!! We will pray extra hard for faster improvements and that God will continue to carry you though this!
With prayers,
Alan, Vickie, Simon and Eli Dirksen
Hi Wulbers,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that a lot of progress isn't coming as quickly as we'd hoped for. We will be praying that Ryan will improve tremendously in the next few days and that he wil still be home with you and Aubrey this week. I'm sure you both miss him, and it's so much nicer to have him right there in the same room.
Many happy birthday wishes and blessings to Aubrey! They are adorable and BUSY at that age. You're in a trying spot, but try to enjoy all her antics. She'll hit an age very soon (or maybe already has) where is seems like she's learning some new big thing every few days.
God be with all of you. We pray you'll be blessed and all home together and well very soon.
-Jill S.
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you..." -Isaiah 43:1-2