Paul: 2/28 - 2nd Afternoon Report - He's Awake!

UPDATE:

I couldn't wait until evening. Paul is back!  I mean really back!  He is still letting the meds wear off, but he is with us!

I can send reports on numbers tomorrow. For tonight, we are Praising God!  

As you can imagine, today was a big day for Paul. He woke up and had lots of people with him.  He also knows he has been under for 10 days. That has rocked him quite a bit - as you could only imagine. 

He did quickly talk to the kids. He was sad, but said hi and he loves them!  Hallelujah!!  God is Amazing!!! 

He also has his sense of humor on full charge 😜. He is cracking jokes (which also helps him not break down). 

I will post more when I know. Until then - Thank You!  You have all helped us through this journey. Whether near or far, your prayers, posts, messages, support means more than we can ever describe. We love you all!

To God goes the Glory!  Amen! 🙏

Paul: 2/28 - Afternoon Report

UPDATE: 

VENT IS COMING OUT!!!!  PRAISE GOD!!!  ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

Paul: 2/28 - Morning Report

UPDATE:

Praising our Glorious God for such a great night / morning!

Lungs: they had Paul try a breathing challenge - turned vent off - and he passed with flying colors!!!  They are rounding soon and we will see when we can get that out - maybe today, maybe tomorrow. Keep praying!  It's working!  

Kidneys: he peed!!  Just a little bit. 50mL, but he peed!!  His Creatnine is down to 4. Keep praying for pee!

Paul: he is more awake. Still not fully aware. He does remember some things between naps. He gave me the "i love you" sign with his hands. We are trying to help him talk / write. He's still on too many meds to allow that to work. 

Platelets: are up to 140!!!  150 is lower limit of normal so we are almost there!!!  

Will post more later.  Please keep praying!!  We have a Magnificent God who is working miracles!!  Amen!🙏

Paul: 2/27-Evening Report

UPDATE:

Paul had a pretty good day overall. 

Meds - they were able to get a good mix of meds today. He stirs some, but when we are in there, we can tell him "that tube is a vent. It's helping you breathe. Just a little longer. It will be out soon."  And, since he is on versed, he does not remember it when he stirs again a few minutes later. Which, I am fine with because he opens those amazing eyes!  I get to see my Paul in there and he is coming back to us!!  Praising God for His amazing miracles!  

Lungs - he is on the lowest support - 30 Oxygen / 5 PEEP!!  We will see what they think over the weekend. Not putting any dates anymore. Just praying for God's Perfect Timing on this. 

Kidneys-he made a little pee. We are thankful for that. Please keep praying for those kidneys. 

Thank you to everyone near & far. Please know we feel your love, support & prayers. Many blessings to you all! 😘❤️🙏

Paul: 2/27- Afternoon Report

UPDATE:

I thought I would send a mid-day note today. Paul is resting comfortably-Hallelujah!! 

Meds - some might be wondering why they keep changing his meds. This is important because they want him to be able to help when they want to take him off of the vent. Some meds are able to be onboard during those tests and some really should be off. So, they are trying to find the right mix to keep him just right. I think they have found it...for now. 

Lungs - down to the lowest help - 30 oxygen / 5 PEEP. His oxygen level is still at 99-100 and has been all day - Praise God!!!

Kidneys - the doctor came in so I asked him about the Creatnine. He said that the machine is what has dropped Paul's Creatnine. So, while I was hoping that drop meant the kidneys were waking up, it does just mean the dialysis is doing its job. When Paul starts peeing more, that means they are starting to work again. And, he has had some output today. Not much, but some is better than none!

Me - so many of you have asked how I am doing. I haven't posted about it because I'm not really sure how to answer. I am trying to eat 3 meals a day and get 4-6 hours of sleep. Some days, I can be strong and deal with it all and others I feel broken and alone. While there are people here with me, my person is Paul. He is my rock, he is my love, he is my life. 

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13 NLT). And it is by God's strength and the strength everyone else is providing that is keeping me & the rest of the family going. Thank you so very much! 😘❤️🙏

Paul: 2/27 - Morning Report

UPDATE:

Paul is a feisty man!  He decided he no longer needed his OG tube (the tube pulling the acid out of his stomach). Thank God it wasn't the vent!

Kidneys-his Creatnine is down to 4.16!  They were able to pull 100mL/hr all night!  Keep praying for those kidneys!

Lungs - he is still on 40 oxygen / 8 PEEP. They didn't try to move it last night. The good news is he has a 100% saturation rate!  

Meds - we are praying they can find the right balance of meds to keep him calm and awake (semi-awake). This will help them to ensure he is ready to get that vent out. Please pray for that!

My additional prayer is for his spirit. While we have been seeing his improvement and Praising God for the miracles He is providing, Paul doesn't see that. When he wakes up, we cannot know what he will think about all of this - how he will feel. Please pray that he will see all of God's miracles through this journey. While it will not be easy or fast, God is moving the mountain one stone at a time. Praying for peace & patience for Paul. 

Paul: 2/26 - Evening Report

UPDATE:

Paul's afternoon carried into the evening. After shift change, he was thrashing again. He needed multiple people to hold him down. When that happens, it's starts a cycle:

- bolus of pain / sleep meds

- those meds drop BP

- lower BP makes it hard to pull more fluid through dialysis

- fluid on lungs makes it difficult to remove vent

- vent is main reason for his agitation. 

I cannot imagine what he is going through. I have seen his eyes open. While they are still his amazing eyes, they are glassy and he looks very far away. They tell us he is in a sort of "groundhog's day". Due to all the sedation, he does not remember anything. Each time he wakes up, it's like it's the first time. 

Tonight's prayer requests:

- pray for a good night sleep for everyone. 

- pray for the right mix of medicines to keep him calm, help him heal, and help him get off of the vent

- pray for his kidneys. 

I will get the labs and send in morning report. 

Thank you for your prayers!  God is performing miracles each day in Paul!  And, we just know He will bring Paul fully back to us - in His time.