Sorry for the lack of update last night...I stayed extra late with Ron to help with dressing changes, bed change, etc. and to be able to visit with him as well as his night nurse, Ashley.
Ron enjoyed a great evening at Spa Presby...he received a pedicure from Kristin, manicure from Aaron, much-needed shave from Ryan and bath from yours truly! Has he got a great family, or what????
Despite all the pampering, I arrived this morning to find they had called in the resident surgeons early, early this morning because he has begun leaking bowel out of his incision site. Not a good thing. They also had to stop his tube feeding yesterday evening because it was coming out of two of his drains. So, we are waiting to hear from Dr. Shires (pancreatic specialist) and Dr. Parikh (Interventional Radiologist) to see if things are still on for the IR (interventional radiology) procedure today. Ron is quite discouraged...I know it's very frustrating to him when things seem to finally be headed in the right direction and then something else crops up. Please pray that he would lean hard on his Heavenly Father and allow Him to bring peace, comfort and renewed hope.
White Blood Cell (WBC) count is now down to 13,000 and he continues to remain fever free! Especially encouraging signs in spite of all the other things going on.
Please pray:
for wisdom and discernment for the doctors as they determine the next step (they may already know the plan, but we have not heard as yet).
for Ron's nurses, techs and all those who tend to him...we have been so blessed by their care, compassion, gentleness, skill...may we be a blessing to them as well
for Ryan, Aaron & Kristin as they try to settle into their new lives here in the DFW area and make the long trek over here each day
Thanks faithful prayer warriors!
Christie
"For the LORD comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. "
Isaiah 56:13
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