Good morning everyone. My mom's boss, Buster, surprised us this morning and came to Chicago. I love having company up here. He brought with him a lovely basket that my in-laws had made - thanks Rawls clan - I love and miss you!
Dad looks pregnant. His stomach is really distended. They took two pictures of his belly to try and figure out what is going on. His bowels don't seem to be moving (sorry dad if that embarasses you). They've put a new tube down his nose and into his belly to suction up everything in his stomach. There is brown stuff coming up through the belly tube, the nurse says it looks like dried blood. Dad vometed a couple of more times last night. When I say vometed, they are not actually sure what it is, it may be stomach yuck, or sinus drainage or something else. They've also taken another chest X-ray. Since he's in ICU, they take an X-ray everyday. The big concern right now is why he is not responding to food and nutrition and what is going on with his stomach. He is heavily sedated right now and pretty out of it. They did not try to wean him off the vent today because of what is going on with the other stuff. Also they can't try to wean him off when he is that sedated. They have still stopped tube feeding right now. The IV pumps in liquids so he doesn't get dehydrated, but there is no nourishment going in right now and will not continue until they figure out about his abdomen. Dad doesn't know we are here today because he's out of it.
As always, we appreciate your support and all of your prayers. Hopefully I will have better news to report soon. We love you guys and I'll keep updating. In the meantime, don't be afraid to shoot an email or call. Even if we can't answer right away, we will try to get back to you. Mom and I are fasting and praying today if anyone wants to join us.
A special thanks to Peggy Davis for lighting a candle in Canterbury Cathedral in England for my dad!
We love you guys!
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My dear Cross family. There are so many asking me about you, Dr. Murugappan, Sherry Black from the Episcopal Church, the PT dept. from HMHD. Each one sends there concern and their caring, loving thoughts to you, along with prayers and petitions on John's behalf. Don't lose site of the sunshine in the forest. So glad you have company today. Thank you Michelle for the blog and for Delores including it in the email updates. As others have said, you can not see us, we can not hug you, but we are there with you. Love you my low flying bird (you had to be there) Deb McKinney Huff
ReplyDeleteCathy's RLC family is praying for John's recovery and for you, Buck and Cathy to have strength and faith and patience. We love you all very much.
ReplyDeletePlease hug your mother for me.
Love, Bammer
Hey Cejae, keeping your Dad in my thoughts and prayers today.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, Beth, and Josh, we really appreciate you guys!
ReplyDeleteWas so hoping for better news! Van can sure relate with what is going on with John's stomach right now. We love you guys and holding you before the Lord. Looking forward to the next entry and claiming improvement through Jesus Christ. D
ReplyDeleteHi Cejae.. We are thinking of you and your family. We pray that God gives each of you the strenght you need. We pray that tomarrow will be a better day.
ReplyDeleteChristie and Arron
Cejae, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. You and your mom are both wonderfully cheerful people who I always enjoy being around! I am so sorry you all are having to endure this experience, and hope & pray for the very best of outcomes! God bless your dad with the greatest of strength.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for such nice comments! We appreciate it so much:)
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