Pictured Above: Dad, Mom and the stuffed puppy from Mom's student Caleb.Mom's breathing has been labored off and on since late yesterday afternoon. Her sleeping respiratory rate has been anywhere from 18-32 breaths per minute. She was able to get a pretty good night's rest though. She woke up a couple of times in the night, but went right back to sleep.
Her vitals look better this morning:
Temp 96.8 (normal for her)
BP 110/70
Pulse 97
Resp 18
O2 Sat 96%
Mom would rather have the drainage tube in her stomach than in her nose and throat, so she is planning to pursue the gastrostomy procedure (g tube) today. The doctors need to assess whether she is a viable candidate for the procedure. If she opts to proceed, she will be given local anesthesia (rather than general) due to her health.
Mom and Dad also need to make some big decisions today regarding Mom's care going forward.
We thank the Lord that Phil, Tanya, Joe and Bethany made it home safe last night. Stephen will be traveling home later this afternoon.
There is a lot going on here right now. As we have said so many times before, we covet your prayers.
Blessings!
We are praying!! Have our church here praying for you all too! Annie
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I have been following your blog for some time now. I am sorry things aren't going well. Your family in on our hearts. My husband was the youth pastor at Grace in 88-89. Kim, Rhonda and Stephanie will remember us. Please let them know we are praying for your family at this time.
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