Thursday, May 20, 2004

news from the ICU

Things have started looking up. Yesterday Josh's WBC was 7.1!

Tuesday and wednesday were stable days, hopefully allowing his body to heal. Last night things went well, and fever came down (with the help of a "cooling cloud") and so did some of the medications. Josh has been responsive, wiggling toes and squeezing hands on command.

If things continue as is, the respirator should come out this weekend. Josh will have to be awake for that, so it will be nice to get to talk with him.

There have been some blood clotting complications, but nothing real serious. His body has been very swollen, but that has started to subside. Pray that things continue at a steady pace.

As you pray for Josh's healing, please say an extra prayer for Jake and Caily. They really miss their daddy, and are anxious to see him.

Thanks for the prayers and postings, I will pass them along to the family.

P.S. If you have ordered a bracelet, please be patient. Crystal and I are working hard on getting them done. All of the commotion has made it difficult to keep up. We will get them to you, I promise. Thanks for understanding.

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