Just a short note regarding William. His vital signs are improving, but the doctors told us yesterday that he might still die as he is very badly off and they cannot figure what is going on with him to make his lungs bleed. He is still paralyzed and in a coma-both of which are drug-induced states. They don't want him to move (although the nurses change his position every little while) because he is still on the ventilator which is breathing for him. He is on a lot of medication for pain, and he is sedated. He will be in the NICU for at least a week, or two. It is so hard to watch him lay there totally unresponsive EXCEPT when his uncle or I touch him or talk to him his blood pressure immediately rises and his heart rate increases. We know he can hear us so we read to him and talk to him all the time they let us stay in the room. Yesterday they had to throw us out of the room because Wills blood pressure went too high from us talking to him and holding his hand. He is getting the best care possible at the best children's hospital, so we are somewhat comforted.
Thank you for all of your prayers and concern. We feel in the strongest way that William is going to beat this, because so many people are praying for him. God has a purpose for this young man and I am waiting for the day when he tells us of his recent adventures.
However, yesterday when they told us that he was not out of trouble and could still pass away, it hit David (his uncle and guardian) and myself like a ton of bricks. We went home last night praying 100% of the time that he would be spared. Everyone praying for him is getting the strong impression that he is going to be all right, and will recover and be strong again. And when you stand by his bedside your heart fills with joy and love and you get the distinct feeling that God is going to heal him, so we just need to have patience. One thing they found is that he has rheumatoid arthritis and so he is receiving corticosteroids also.
We are praying that William's doctors will find the answers as they study and do research on his condition. Thank you for joining us in prayer.
I love each one of you, my friends, and thank you for your concern and support. I will report more tomorrow. Hopefully there will be something positive to report then.
Thank you for all of your prayers and concern. We feel in the strongest way that William is going to beat this, because so many people are praying for him. God has a purpose for this young man and I am waiting for the day when he tells us of his recent adventures.
However, yesterday when they told us that he was not out of trouble and could still pass away, it hit David (his uncle and guardian) and myself like a ton of bricks. We went home last night praying 100% of the time that he would be spared. Everyone praying for him is getting the strong impression that he is going to be all right, and will recover and be strong again. And when you stand by his bedside your heart fills with joy and love and you get the distinct feeling that God is going to heal him, so we just need to have patience. One thing they found is that he has rheumatoid arthritis and so he is receiving corticosteroids also.
We are praying that William's doctors will find the answers as they study and do research on his condition. Thank you for joining us in prayer.
I love each one of you, my friends, and thank you for your concern and support. I will report more tomorrow. Hopefully there will be something positive to report then.
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