I've posted before about my husband being terminally ill and complications that have come up, but this is the worst it has every been. Currently in ICU with ARDS and sepsis, placed on dialysis yesterday. On a vent, paralytic, the whole works.
Miraculously he has been showing signs of improvement. CXR went from a complete white out to having distinguishable upper lobes, heart, ET. That was amazing. Has been running a PEEP of 20. Went in this morning to a stunned looking pulmonologist telling me that the lungs are regaining some elasticity so they got the PEEP down to 8. (PTL!)
I have been glued to his bedside but am home tonight as I had nobody to take care of our 5 year old. Besides she is desperate for some mommy time and vice versa. I was actually sleeping peacefully and his brother called and woke me up. Couldn't go back to sleep and felt God telling me to get on here and get as many prayers as possible going so that dh can get over the hump. My brother in law is an atheist but I continue to witness to him about God in my life and God's ability to heal if it is in his will.
Please, all you that can pray, please help me out on this one. His name is Dan and I love him more than anything. He had not made a decision for the Lord before he was intubated so that is a big reason for wanting him to wake up and have one more chance.
Thanks in advance to all. You guys are wonderful support.
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I haven't been here in quite some time and I felt compelled to visit this morning. Your post was the first I saw! Just further proof (not that we need any) that God is indeed with us and is most definitely looking out for you!
Your and your family will most definitely be prayed for by me and my church prayer group! God Bless You and Your Family!
My prayers are with you and your family. We serve a God of miracles, remember that, OK? :) We (my husband and I) will be praying for Dan, you, and your little 5 year old.
Thnigs are looking up. They are weaning Dan from the paralytic, going to try taking him off completely a little later. Urine output for today is a remarkable 1100cc's so far. They may dc dialysis. Please continue to pray. I feel all of your support. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
In Jesus name, I ask you to surround Dan with the power of healing, to give the staff taking care of him the knowledge and supplies to deliver Dan from this disease, wrap your arms of comfort around his family in this time. We thank You and praise You for all You have done for Dan and his family, Lord. I pray that you make a miracle happen, Lord. You are awesome and we love You. In Jesus name, Amen.
I have tremendous faith in God, and as your sister in Christ I am in agreeance with you in knowing that God is going to Bless your husband and your family in your time of need. My prayers will definitely include you and your family.
Katnip, RN
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I'm very sorry you and your child are going through this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.