Day #27

They did dialysis this morning on Jennifer & got about 2.5 liters of excess fluid.

They also put the trach in this afternoon. That surgery went well. This should be a good thing for Jennifer.

David & mom have had additional conversations with the dr regarding the MRI & Jennifer's reactions. David asked the dr more about the MRI. Here's what he found out: They don't know how any brain damage will affect Jennifer. They will need to watch her body functions to find out. The MRI can't distinguish between damage that heals & permanent damage. It could be very likely that the damage is something that's going to heal itself - like we've seen with Kacyn. Regarding the dr's comments about Jennifer not responding or reacting - The dr. apologized to mom for what he told her yesterday saying it's really too early to know. She has only been off sedation for 48 hours. There could still be lingering affects of this medication in her body as well as pain medicatino, slowing down her reactions. She is reacting, but it's not constant. She lifted her hand & her index finger slightly like she was trying to wave "bye" when David told her he was going to get something to eat. Her eyes will follow you as you move across the room. All of this is much more comforting than what we were told yesterday. I truly believe our Jennifer will be the same Jennifer once this is all over. She'll be the same baby sister driving me crazy she's always been! :) (For those who don't know, she's 11 years younger than me so growing up, yes, she drove me nuts sometimes!)

David is doing well. He said he's getting around better all the time & the pain is getting to be less & less all the time for him. Please pray for David's continued healing, comfort, & the strength he needs to support Jennifer & take care of their family.

Jennifer's prayers need to include healing from head to toe as well as comfort & strength. She has a long road ahead of her, but that road is getting a little shorter with every passing day.

Josiah's been in OH with grammy. They should be back in St. Louis tomorrow. I know David & mom will be glad to see him & be chasing him around the hospital again! Sometimes they have to barricade him in the waiting room with tables/chairs! And he really likes the elevators! You have to watch him closely because if he sees an elevator door open, he will try to get on! He hasn't escaped yet though! He also likes all the vending machines near the cafeteria. He looks around & says "WOW! WOW!" He's such a little cutey!

I have posted a new picture of Kacyn. My brother took this today on his cell phone.

Please keep the prayers flowing! I truly believe God is going to heal all of our dear loved ones & everyone will be good as new!

Love,
lynn