Monday, December 6, 2010

December 6, 2010

As much as it pains me to have to say this, I have to retract a bit of the good news this morning due to some miscommunication. Mom's lung x-rays have improved, however, her lung cultures are still showing growth. Whatever bacteria that has managed to make camp there is not leaving easily. The doctors have made an executive decision to pull her off of the antibiotic and see how her own immune system tackles the issue. Removal from the lung antibiotic is also necessary as it is not helping to get rid of the bacteria though it is still very damaging to her kidneys. We need to pray that she continues to be tough and that her body has some better ideas as far as her lungs are considered.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer and concern.

14 comments:

  1. All is well. Lots of prayers and faith coming your way.

    Stephanie

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  2. Stephanie, prayers and faith are working. We thank you for the encouragment from one who goes before Nadine on this journey. Today was a milestone that we will always remember. Aunt Jo and Aunt Cheryl were in the waiting room when the nurse came out looking for family. She told us Nadine was on the tilt board and asked if we would like to see her. Once we got to the door Aunt Cheryl was asked to get gowned up and go in to see her. She did that and with the nurse's help was able to see her eye to eye. Aunt Cheryl started talking to Nadine and Nadine moved her arm as if she was trying to hug her. Aunt Cheryl said "I wish I could hug you sweetie." The nurse then said she could. Aunt Cheryl reached both arms around her neck and hugged her. She told her how proud we are of her and what an awesome job she is doing! Aunt Cheryl told her she was going to make an entry into her newly started journal and Nadine responded with a big grin.

    We thank you Lord for the miracles we are witnessing!

    Love to all,

    Aunt Jo and Aunt Cheryl

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  3. My prayers are with your family too. My grandfather was in a terrible burn accident decades ago in Las Vegas and the staff there was so amazing.

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  4. I'm thinking about your family! I wish you all the very best.

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  5. coming here from nienie. praying for complete recovery. {also you date says november on the header… a mistake perhaps}
    hope you know how strong and faithful are nienie's prayer warriors. may Nadine feel God's amazing healing touch and know it is Him.

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  6. believing and rejoicing knowing more prayers and faith coming our way, we thank nienie and her prayer warriors - thank you purejoy for pointing out the glitch in the date. I am sure that will soon be corrected.

    Opening our hearts, minds and soul to the power of God's wisdom and grace knowing it is He who holds Nadine's hand, we praise God for yet another day of baby steps to wholeness.

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  7. I'll be praying! God is able to do more than all we could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)

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  8. Visiting from NieNie. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  9. Also here from NieNie. I'll carry your family in my thoughts and in my prayers today.

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  10. Also here from NieNie. My thoughts and prayers to you, your family, and the wonderful medical staff caring for your mother! My God guide you with strength and peace as your mother continues to heal!

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  11. My heart aches for what your family must be going through right now. You will be in my prayers. Wishing you all peace and courage and a successful recovery for Nadine.

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  12. Praying for Nadine in Chicago!

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  13. Nie Nie's friend here: FYI: Respiratory Relief(herbal), from GRANDMA'S HERBS, has been a 'god send' to my Pulmonary challenges (lung and bonchial infections). 1-800-724-4689(St. George, Utah) I hope you at least call them for information. PLEASE!! This product has definitely strengthen my lungs.
    I discovered this store while staying with my daughter because She was having her first baby.
    Praying for your family.

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