The doctors are very interested in the next 24 hours of dad's progress. This time span will determine the effectiveness of the current antibiotic regimen and the urgency of finding other ways to provide nutrients to dad's body. He is finally resting some today, but the lack of food is becoming a concern. Earlier, we declined the PICC IV, at least for now. I felt very strongly that dad needed some time to rest before he went through another procedure, no matter how minor or routine. We will make a decision about this tomorrow. The doctor agreed that this was fine.
In the meantime, pray specifically for the necessary advancement in these coming 24 hours. He needs deep rest, noted intestinal activity (farts, bluntly), and expressed interest in food - in that order, preferably.
He seems a bit more coherent than last night, which is a huge relief. He continues to be VERY uncomfortable and unable to find a suitable position to settle into deep sleep.
Thank you all for your prayers. There are literally hundreds of people praying for dad right now and we get comfort and strength from simply knowing that. God is here. He is working on our behalf. He is working in the ways we can't see or imagine.
"Talk" with you all tomorrow.
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Jonas (and ladies)
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for a sweet night of peace and rest for you all. Hang in there JZB ... though we don't understand all of this you are strong and can beat this thing. Before long you will be able to join your Tuesday people again. If you need someone to pull your finger give us a call. :) Always happy to help a brother.
we love you man! - Rodney
Jonie, we were going to come in today, decided to let you get some rest first. We are praying for a restful night and healing.
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Emy
Hey Uncle Jonie,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you! We'll be in sometime later this week to see you after you've had some better rest!
LaVale- I'll call you before we come in, let me know if I can do anything for you guys!
We love you all!
Shana & RJ
Hi uncle jonie, it's jennifer and judy bartay. we are sorry to hear about your surgreys. Oh by the way my mother told me to tell you guys,"tell one of them crazy girls to call me" she will call you
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