Mike had an ok night. He was up a lot due to people coming in. His fever also spiked in the middle of the night. He still has one this morning. He is sleeping a lot too. As much as I hate to say it, this infection seems a little different than the last one. The last time (April) Mike was much more awake and verbal. This time he is just tired and sleeping. There are some concerns in the back of my head... his platelets in the ER were 57, down from 70 on Thursday and his White Blood cells were around 5, which is normal. With a 104 fever, you would think his WBC would be off the chart or at least high to indicate they were kicking in to fight an infection.
I also could kick myself for not cluing into this sooner. Friday, Elizabeth went to celebrate Alex's birthday from 1 - 8 pm. Mike and I rented a movie and watched it back in the bedroom. I looked over at Mike and thought he doesn't look right and I asked him how he felt. He said fine. We went to bed Friday night and he curled up next to me and said he was cold. His hands were cold but his legs were hot. But we both fell asleep pretty quickly. I think Mike had a fever for over 24 hours before I took his temperature. Things have been going so well that I think I forgot how to see small changes that add up.
We have yet to see any doctors since we left the ER. My gut is that they will probably pull his PICC line soon. The initial blood culture (first 24 hours) should be ready this afternoon.
Please continue to lift us up in prayer before Jesus, the true healer.
UPDATE: Mike's platelets are down to 45, his WBC is down to 4.0 and his Red Blood Cells are down to 9.5 --- please continue to pray something is going on......
6 comments:
I am praying for you all Phillip's family!
The Barclays are praying!
Praying from Minnesota for all of you. You are, indeed a MIRACLE MAN, Mike. We pray that the miracle continues. Love, Aunt Mary
We've been praying for you like always, but got behind on the blog and now he's battling another infection. Well, God can heal anything, and we continue to trust Him. No matter what, you are "In His Hand and Holding on Tightly" and He's holding on to you too. He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you. Hallelujah! Love, Lynnette
Dear Jesus,
Watch over Your servants Mike and Deanna. Put Your healing hand on Mike's body and Deanna's tired mind. We ask You to bless and protect them in the ways that You can see they need. In YOUR name, Amen.
Deanna, I'm sending you an injection of Psalm 5. The cancer cells are our "enemies." xo, Kathleen
Psalm 5
1 Give ear to my words, O LORD,
consider my sighing.
2 Listen to my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
3 In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
4 You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil;with you the wicked cannot dwell.
5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.
6 You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the LORD abhors.
7 But I, by your great mercy,will come into your house;in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make straight your way before me.
9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted;their heart is filled with destruction.Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.
10 Declare them guilty, O God!Let their intrigues be their downfall.
Banish them for their many sins,
for they have rebelled against you.
11 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
12 For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Ah...Deanna...I hadn't checked your blog for a few days thinking you were having a great time at the lake!!
Logging off and getting on our knees....Roxanne, Landon & Payton
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