NEED FOR MORE PRAYERS
Just a quick note before rushing to the hospital -- John's difficulty with swallowing increased to difficulty with breathing and advanced rapidly. When we arrived at rehab yesterday morning, John could not speak clearly, was on oxygen and could barely raise his arms off the bed. A CT scan and an MRI had ruled out a stroke and preparations were being made to transfer him to the Neuro/Telemetry Unit at St. Joseph's (across the walkway). While waiting for transport, at noon Elisa and I were standing with John when he had a seizure and people rushed in when she pulled the alarm. There was a run through the halls to the Neuro/Telemetry Unit. When we arrived there, John was in full distress and rushed into ICU with a team immediately putting him on a ventilator and heart monitors. We believe several days of failure to swallow allowed secretions to slowly fill his lungs. It was most likely an hypoxic seizure caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. So far it looks like no neurologic damage and he is in stable condition.
My family rushed in to support and Paul arrived last night and stayed with John. Elisa is going home to her children and husband today. Please keep praying. Thanks.
Jackie, in prayer for John
ReplyDeleteJohn, I've been speaking with God a lot lately, especially in regards to your present medical condition. He responded back to me with a very clear and reassuring message for me to relay to you.
ReplyDeleteThis is what he said: John, my companion strong in faith, I want you to calm your mind and rest peacefully with me through this day. I know you are wondering how you will cope with all that is expected of you. You must traverse this day like any other. Take one step at a time. Instead of mentally rehearsing how you will do this or that, keep your mind focused on My Presence and on taking the next step. The more demanding your day, the more help you can expect from Me, for I am here. This is a training opportunity, since I designed you for a deep dependence on Me. Challenging times like these amplify your awareness of needing my help.
Remember, when you don't know what to do or think, be patient and wait while I open the way before you. I know you trust in what I'm doing, so be ready to follow my lead. My promise to you remains the same and exists to empower your soul. Don't ever forget it...."I will give strength to you, and I will bless you with Peace"