- Dad told them that he has not been able to sleep the last couple of nights and that he is having Nightmares. Please add to your list of prayers that the nightmares would be no longer and that he would be able to sleep as peaceful as a person can in ICU. My brother said that he looked completely exhausted.
- Dad is still having some irregularity with his heart, they had to give him some medicine around 11 because it was racing. Continued prayers that his heart will regulate itself and stay steady.
- He was on dialysis today.
- He also had physical therapy today and we were told that he was sitting on the side of the bed with his legs off the side, all by himself. From what they understand he didn't have any supports behind him...this was not 100% clear though.
- He passed the swalling test and is able to drink water from a straw.
- White blood cell is still higher then normal and in the last couple of days has actually gotten higher. Prayers that if there is an infection it will be found and that the doctors will know why this is higher and getting higher.
- Nurse said that he could be in ICU another week.
- Although he could still have another week mom has been told to start picking out a long term facility that we would want him in, and gave her a list of some. They also mentioned that the long term facilities have ICU in them and that once he is moved from the ICU he is in now, he will be in their ICU for a couple of days for monitoring. Prayers that God will direct us to the exact one He wants dad to be in.
I believe that covers everything. Thank you from the depths of all our hearts for all the prayer and support!
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Thanks so much Elizabeth and Mark for your updates. I know this must be wearing your families and kids by now. We're continuing to pray for your dad's progress, your mom's stamina, and your families. Also that God would keep the cold and winter viruses from getting to your dad. Love you all.
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