Today is a tough day. Donovan "Decompensated"overnight,meaning he couldn't get enough oxygen in his blood. They had to do an emergency bronchoscopy,so now he is recuperating from that. He also will have another one today,to check the amount of secretions in his lungs. They feel that the sedation necessary for him to be on the respirator is not allowing him to clear his lungs. He may need daily "bronchs". The transplant doc is telling us to be hopeful for lungs, and that he is the number one priority for transplant in the hospital.
They may do a "trach" tube on Monday, as this is easier to access for airway clearance,and he may need it anyway after the transplant, till the new lungs "kick in". He also got a new line in his neck vein, as they couldn't put all the needed meds in his old port.
Donovan's neighbor and friend Alison Starks came to visit today. She goes to university here, so that was a welcome bright spot. Also, my friend Annette Stevens who I haven't seen for ages came to visit with her daughter on her way to Red Deer. These visits are welcome distractions and keep me sane!!!
Looking forward to seeing Joan & Roger & Julie, Laurier's brother & family this weekend.
Still feel like we are hanging on for dear life....our son's and our's. We know you are all praying and feel your support and prayers.
The serenity prayer comes to mind....God, give us the grace to accept what we can't change, courgae to change what we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Prayer list: Brand, spankin' new lungs (or slightly used,but still in good cond'n) as soon as possible!!!!
A much better night! No de-satting, (low oxygen levels)!!!
We now have a fungus to fight in addition to the usual bad-guy bacteria, so let's pray for the antibiotics to kick in full force!!!!
Strength to continue, minute by minute, hour by hour day by day....when the nerves are frazzled and all the news is bad.
Thank you/blessings....a great, convenient place to stay, my friend Verla's. A reduced rate parking pass, to offset enormous costs of "the big city"
support from our great medical team....and of course, all of you, friends & family, helping us feel we're not alone...
The blessings of a God who created the entire universe out of nothing, as well as every cell in Donovan's complicated body....That we know God personally, and that "He cares for us...."
Asking him to bless all of you.....
Beth & Laurier
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Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see...Heb 11:1
He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound]
Donovan, Beth & Laurier
We are holding you all up in our prayers Ghislaine, Rob & family
We are praying, God is listening and He will move, Praise Him as we wait on His answer, through the Lord Jesus Christ we can obtain great things. Ephesians 3:2021a- Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think accordi;ng to the power that works in us, to Him be glory. Thank you Jesus. Our hearts, prayer and thoughts are with you- Geoff & Dee
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