The doctor came in this morning to check on Rex and convey Dr. Smith's (she's out of town until Sunday) plan. He will remain sedated and intubated at least through the weekend. To help battle the infection they are flushing his chest cavity with an iodine solution and are pushing antibiotics through his IV. The infectious diseases team came in today to better access the infection and see if there are other better courses of action to take. The doctor reiterated that we are working in baby steps. The good news is his vitals are continuing to look good. The nurses that are caring for him are phenomenal! I can't sing their praises enough. They are not only taking exceptionally great care of him, but they are constantly checking on me and informing me of everything they are doing along the way.
Rex's mom, brothers, sister and nephew drove in from Northern California today. I know it was tough for them to see Rex in the state he is in and even though Rex is unable to communicate with them I am certain he was comforted by their presence. My mom came up yesterday to stay with me, she even stayed the night in the hospital with me (what a trooper!). I am so grateful to her for her love and support. God is so good in sending so many people to support our family during this time. Thank you all for your many prayers and words of encouragement. I am looking forward to the day I can share this all with Rex.
Please pray that Rex would be able to get the rest he needs. There are times he begins to come out of the sedation and wake-up a little. This is never a good thing as he tends to fight against the breathing tube and is very agitated until the sedative does its work again. Pray that the antibiotics would do their job and zap this nasty infection. Please pray for the kids Rex Jr, Mike, Haley and Zach as they work through the different emotions they are dealing with as their dad is ill.
In closing I am left with this one thought - God is BIG!
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I can't imagine what you all are going thru with all of this, I wish there was something I could offer to help your family out. I wish I could be at the hospital with you Janelle to sit by Rex's side as I did so many years ago, I wish I could be there to sneak him in some Pizza, as I did so long ago...
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that Rexs family was able to come from WAY out here in California to visit him I know he appreciated it even though he was not able to show it.
My family will continue to pray for Rex and the family, we love you guys so much and we strongly pray that you all with Gods help have the strength to make this all work out for the best for you guys.
Good happy and healing thoughts and prayers continue to be sent your direction.
REX, I send Love from your other brother, Matt
this is matt's sister debbie, our prayers are with ya'll , remember with god all things are possiable
ReplyDeletePraying day-to-day strength for you, Janelle. (I wonder if Rex dreams about motorcycles & cars while sedated... ☺)
ReplyDeleteGod IS big; and He loves you both more than you can know.
Janelle, I am sending all of my love your way. Rex has been on my mind non-stop for so long. Hold the kids close to your heart and remember, ..."this to shall pass."
ReplyDeleteLove you all,
(fav cuz) Cyndi