So, I have learned that things can change very quickly here. About an hour after I took the picture of Neal eating Italian ice his temperature went up to 101.8. The doctor called and said that the CT scan showed some infection in his lungs and she was ordering an ultrasound of his abdomen. The Infectious Disease Team came in this afternoon and said they were putting him on an anti-fungal med called Vfend to fight the infection in his lungs. His heart is having to work harder to pump because of the fluid. But now that they know what they are working with and have him on the right meds hopefully he will improve quickly. The ultrasound was negative and his liver function was better. So things are looking better. He is still on oxygen but was able to walk the halls a couple lengths!
A surprise was waiting for us when Neal came back from his test this afternoon: a big envelope full of mail. We were so blessed by the notes people have sent. We have them hanging in our room. They are a testimony to the staff as well. It was the encouragement I needed today. God’s timing is good. One verse was especially meaningful: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness. I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt.” Jeremiah 31:3-4 God’s love is powerful. He is literally rebuilding Neal’s body. Go cells go!
I am off to our friends house for a good night’s rest:)
Trish
Hang in there Trish and Neal!!! We are hanging in there with you, lifting you before the Great Physician. “I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, ‘Fear not; I will help thee’.” Isaiah 41:13
In Christ’s Love,
Steve & Dawn
Dear Neal and Trish, “It is no secret what God can do …..” Jim and Pearl.