Dad in Hospital - Still Critical, But Improving
My dad remains in critical condition in the CCU at Cherokee Northside Hospital in Canton, GA, but his situation has definitely improved. The swelling and infection in his abdomen (from the actute pancreatitis) have lessened, and the doctors are now saying that his pancreas is inflamed, not damaged. (Earlier they had said that parts of his pancreas had been “destroyed.”)
On Wednesday, the doctors were using phrases like “if he makes it through the night” and “if he survives” – now they are using phrases like “when the swelling goes down” and “when he goes home.” He still needs to have gall bladder surgery, when the swelling goes down. He is still using a bipap mask to help him breathe. His kidney function continues to improve, so he does not need the dialysis machines as the doctors had predicted.
I was grateful that my dear friend Tom Livengood, pastor of The Living Room Church, came by for a visit yesterday with my brother Jason, my sister-in-law Janet, and me, in the CCU waiting room. I deeply appreciate Tom’s love and support, as well as all of the wonderfully kind messages I have received from my friends on Facebook, my blog, the Whosoever and Gentle Spirit email lists (thanks to Candace Chellew-Hodge and Pastor Paul Turner), the Gay Spirit Visions email list, the Sufi Atlanta email list, and many other friends and cyberfriends.
With much love and gratefulness ~
Darrell
Grateful Bear
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On Wednesday, the doctors were using phrases like “if he makes it through the night” and “if he survives” – now they are using phrases like “when the swelling goes down” and “when he goes home.” He still needs to have gall bladder surgery, when the swelling goes down. He is still using a bipap mask to help him breathe. His kidney function continues to improve, so he does not need the dialysis machines as the doctors had predicted.
I was grateful that my dear friend Tom Livengood, pastor of The Living Room Church, came by for a visit yesterday with my brother Jason, my sister-in-law Janet, and me, in the CCU waiting room. I deeply appreciate Tom’s love and support, as well as all of the wonderfully kind messages I have received from my friends on Facebook, my blog, the Whosoever and Gentle Spirit email lists (thanks to Candace Chellew-Hodge and Pastor Paul Turner), the Gay Spirit Visions email list, the Sufi Atlanta email list, and many other friends and cyberfriends.
With much love and gratefulness ~
Darrell
Grateful Bear
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Labels: Gratefulness, Healing
posted by Darrell Grizzle | 9:51 AM
4 Comments:
I'm glad your dad is improving, and that he did not surrender to their diagnosis. I hope he continues to get better.
I'm Praising God right now for this new prognosis. Have not let you or your dad out of my prayers or thoughts, and it would seem I'm not alone in that.
What a blessing to be surrounded in such a tight network of love and support as you both have been, and I'm so glad you have had that.
Still calling down more white light and healing from above on your behalf. God Bless, Darrell and Lloyd.
I'm so happy that interventions (in all kinds of ways) were able to head off some of the more catastrophic potentialities here.
And you have a gift here, too - in knowing what a bright shimmering interconnected complex wonderful net of love that supports you. What a stunningly beautiful community of friends that respond in love to your spirit. Hold that thought, and cherish it - because you know how rare that can be, and situations like this hold a mirror up for you to see.
It will still be difficult - so remember to care for yourself, too.
Continuing to send love and light to your Dad - and to you - and your family - and to all of your friends, the nodes of love that are doing the same.
Hugs.
Glad your father is improving. My daughter and I used to light candles every night. I'll be sure to do so tomorrow night and include your father in our intentions. (I'm glad you both have such a strong support network!)
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