The doctor just came in and said Mike has a staph infection. They still don't know if it is MRSA or not. Please be in prayer for us. They are giving high dose of antibiotics right now. They will run 2 more blood cultures today. If the results are negative, then we will go home and continue the course of antibiotics at home for another 6 days. However, if they are still positive then we have problems he said. They are pretty confident that the infection came from the PICC line. There is this little donut that is supposed to go around where the wire enters the skin. It has an antibacterial property to it. Sunday, when the nurse came to change the bandage was the first time that we got that. They didn't give it to us when they put it in in Sarasota or when they changed it at the hospital in Allen or when they changed it at Dr. Rae's. They used iodine, but that was it. So we have learned a very valuable lesson today. Dr. Thompson, the Infectious Disease Doctor, recommends changing it twice a week and not just once. He said those little donuts reduce infection by 50%.
Please pray that we can control this Staph Infection and that it is NOT MRSA!
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Deanna,
Well, I've been writing you quite a bit on your cox email so thanks for telling me about the change. You have constantly been in my thoughts and prayers. I sent you a package and Heidi did a card for Elizabeth that I sent off on Monday afternoon. Hopefully you'll get it by Friday. Deanna, I really think it will encourage you so please open it...it's a small white package. I don't what else to say except my heart is so heavy for you and your family. Many prayers are with you from Albuquerque!!! Love, Gini
"Lord Jesus,
In this time of need, strengthen Mike and Deanna. You are their strength and shield; You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Your eyes go to and fro throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts long for You. Let your eyes rest upon on Mike and Deanna. The body grows weary, but their hope is in You to renew their strength.
Help them not fear, for You are with them. Help them not be dismayed or overwhelmed, for You are their God. Lord, strengthen them and help them; uphold them with Your righteous hand. Even as the shadows of illness cover them, let them feel the comfort of Your strength, Oh Lord. Amen."
You guys stay continually in our thoughts and prayer! Patti
What Patti prayed above, I just say AMEN. Mike, Deanna & Elizabeth, we are praying. We will keep praying and we will keep trusting. Never give up, never ever ever ever give up. We're called to be overcomers, and we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! Mike, I know you're a warrior. And on this Veteran's Day I want to say thank you. Love, Lynnette
Dear Jesus,
We gather here to lift up Deanna and Mike and Elizabeth. You who can move mountains, part seas, clothe the flowers of the field and watch the sparrows can send your power and strength to Mike. We ask this in Your name. Gather the infection from him and throw it to the wind. Medicine sent from you is our hope and trust. Give wisdom to the doctors, and strength to Mike and Deanna. Thank you God for your care to them in this time of trial. In Jesus name. Amen.
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