Update on father...

Good blessed morning all- Well, I thought that I would pop on to give a quick update on how my father is doing. We finally found out on Saturday what they are treating. He has been diagnosed with Sepsis (a staph infection in his blood) as well as Septic Arthritis. He is on heavy doses of antibiotics and pain meds right now. The Septic Arthritis is originating from his shoulder which is close to to the perm cath that he has/had for his dialysis. The perm cath was removed since that is/was the source of the original infection. He has been confused and delusional most of the weekend. I have been there praying and talking with the doctor's and nurses' as well as trying to help care for him. Please, if you could continue to keep him and my family in your prayers, we know that this is going to be a long journey before he is ready to come home. It is difficult on my mother as I stated before since she doesn't drive and he is in a hospital 1/2 hour away. Thank you again my brothers and sisters in Christ. Jeanna

Continuing to uplift your father, your mother and you in my prayers. luvitsunnyv

Thank you so much, it really means the world to me to know that there are others that are praying for him and my family as well. Jeanna

Lifting your father, mother and you in prayer Jeanna. God bless you, Letty

Letty- Thank you so much for thinking of us and praying for us. It does wonders for me to feel that my OH familyis so supportive of my family here. You are all always in my prayers even if it is just for God's will. God Bless- Jeanna

Jeanna, I pray that your father will soon be well of this infection, and that your family will be strengthened and comforted through this difficult time. I know how hard it is to go thru this,, and my heart goes out to you. Kathy B.

Kathy- Thank you for your prayers. It is hard to go through this simply because he is so helpless right now. I keep thinking of my father as the strong man that I grew up with. I just keep praying that "this too shall pass" and that we are all able to stay strong for him and continue to prayer for him. God Bless- Jeanna

I pray the Lord will be with you and your family!

Gina- Your prayers are much appreciated. All the support on this board warms my heart and helps me to continue to give thanks to Our Lord for all He is and all He does. God Bless- Jeanna

Jeanna, I am really glad that they finally figured out what the problem is. Now they know what to be doing. Very important. I will be praying for your father, mother, you and family. God bless you ~ Candy