Wednesday

An additional note to yesterday’s post: Late yesterday afternoon Marty became quite restless. When we returned after supper/shift change he was still agitated. His heart rate was increased and his breathing was rapid and raspy, which continued for sometime. The Doctor was paged and it was decided that Marty’s lungs would be suctioned for phlegm. The respiratory therapist stopped in every several hours today and occasionally suctioned his lungs.

Overall, today was much the same as yesterday. However, today Marty had a CT Scan to ensure there was no bleeding in the brain, meningitis or infection. This CT Scan came back negative – which is good. Marty received increased amounts of steroids. Doctors have also decided to change up his antibiotics. He is currently on 3 different antibiotics. He also was given more platelets and medication to increase white blood cells.

The pattern seems to be that Marty is quiet and resting in the morning and early afternoon. He then seems to be more alert and sometimes almost restless in the afternoon and evening.

After seeing Marty for the past three days it’s becoming very apparent to me that Marty’s journey, and our journey with him, is to be taken one day at a time. The reality of his condition is that each day and week brings it’s own ups and downs. The Lord has Marty’s, and our, tomorrow planned. We rest in this fact.

Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Ashley