Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday

At this time, the doctors don't feel like Marty's ready to be extubated. While he has been somewhat responsive, it's been quite sporadic. Yesterday, for example, Marty was quite responsive during several times of the day. Today, he was much less responsive. 

 Marty's hemoglobin was low so today he received two units of blood. This is not unusual for patients who have undergone chemotherapy. 

 A person who has been bedridden as long as Marty has is at risk of blood clots. Today, Marty had an ultra-sound of his legs and they didn't discover any blood clots. This was good news. 

 Erica, Marty's wife, took the boys along to see their dad. This worked out well. The oldest three boys hadn't seen Marty since the beginning of July!
"I will keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken." -- Psalm 16:8


 Mike
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4 comments:

  1. FriedAugust 17, 2012 at 11:44 p.m.

    Remembering you all in my prayers as we live along with you via the everyday updates.

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  2. TYSON MATTHEW: OUR GIFT FROM GODAugust 18, 2012 at 12:24 p.m.

    Prayers continue for Marty and his family, that God will give comfort and strength and most of all healing.
    Brian and Melissa Kottelenberg and family (Shelburne, ON)

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  3. Joanneke KottelenbergAugust 18, 2012 at 8:11 p.m.

    Thanks for the update, Mike. We check several times a day to see how things are going, and continue to pray for you all.

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  4. James and EstherAugust 18, 2012 at 11:10 p.m.

    We're holding you up as a family in our prayers too.

    James and Esther Folkerts - Telkwa BC

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