Oct 16, 2009

Well, Kelsey's back on the ventilator. We got a call at 4:00am this morning telling us they needed to put her back on the ventilator, which scared us to death. That was the first time they have called us in the middle of the night. We thought at first it was worst than it really is. Andy ran up to the hospital to check on Kelsey and I spent the next hour in prayer. Later that morning, we both went back up there and she seemed to be doing ok. Between the pain meds and the soreness from the incision, she wasn't taking deep enough breaths, so instead of letting her struggle they put her back on the ventilator. They will be doing some breathing treatment to help open her lungs and hope she will only be on the vent another 24 to 36 hours. We still don't know any news from the biopsy, we might late this afternoon or we might have to wait until Monday. Kelsey drop her weight to 6 lbs 8 oz but we're not sure if that's good or bad. It's hard to tell what's good weight or just fluid weight. Her belly is also measuring a little smaller but we're not sure if that's good either. So, basically we are still waiting for results and hope this breathing treatment helps and she can get off the vent soon.

I know everyone is still praying and we are so very thankful so many people care about Kelsey and our family. Kelsey's in God's hands and I know He loves her!!! A friend of mine (Diane) sent me this verse and I absolutely love it. I so needed it and read it over and over this morning between 4:00am and 5:00am. "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:5-8

If we find out anything today, we will let you know.

Patti