After a relatively calm day, Jake raised his blood pressures a little this afternoon.
Around 5:00pm, his blood pressure and heart rate spiked a little. There was no warning, it just spiked. The doctors wanted to rule out vasospasms, so we dropped everything and did a CTA scan. The scan did not show any evidence of a vasospasm (whew!). Kids............
So after all that, we are getting back on track. Breathing rate will be adjusted back down to 14 and observed. The weaning process of the sedation drugs will continue as before.
Staying the course............
Thank you for keeping us posted! We know this is a marathon! Stay healthy and know there are more people rooting for Jake and you guys than you can possibly imagine!
ReplyDeleteStaying the course, keeping the prayers coming! :)
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for the updates. We are praying for Jake and your family.
ReplyDeleteI received this several years ago while walking through a trial. I hope it will encourage you all.
God is Cheering for You
by Max Lucado
If your God is Mighty enough to ignite the sun, could it be that He is mighty enough to light your path?
God is for you. Not "may be," not "has been," not "was," not "would be," but "God is!" He is for you. Today. At this hour. At this minute. As you read this sentence. No need to wait in line or come back tomorrow. He is with you. He could not be closer than he is at this second. His loyalty won't increase if you are better nor lessen if you are worse. He is for you.
God is for you. Turn to the sidelines; that's God cheering your run. Look past the finish line; that's God applauding your steps. Listen for him in the bleachers, shouting your name. Too tired to continue? He'll carry you. Too discouraged to fight? He's picking you up. God is for you.
God is for you. Had he a calendar, your birthday would be circled. If he drove a car, your name would be on his bumper. If there's a tree in heaven, he's carved your name in the bark. We know he has a tattoo, and we know what it says. "I have written your name on my hand," he declares (Isa. 49:16)