it's been a week since they could do no more
it's been a week since they could do no more
April 30, 2006 at 09:01 AM EDT
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow! We rejoice this morning in His great Goodness. What a difference a week can make as God continues to answer each specific prayer.
This time last week the doctors were saying there was nothing more they could do. This morning there is no bleeding and Corbin succeeded in a 3 hour trial off the ECMO circuit with just a little epinephrine, vasopressen and milrinone. He is still on LOTS of narcotics to keep him calm. Last night he was kicking and scooting so much that he kicked the doctor in the chest! Nearly 2 weeks of immobility and he has strength to fight and muscle tone to kick -- praise God! All that activity is not good on the ECMO machine, so they've had to increase the sedation and paralytics while they prepare him to come off the ECMO. We need lots of prayer at this time, because anatomically Corbin can never go back on ECMO. This is his second stint on it and he has used up all access points.
Praise God for Corbin's strength and progress. Please pray:
That Corbin's lung will continue to improve -- last x-ray showed upper lobe still collapsed;
that Corbin will be calm and comfortable, able to come down on the narcotics;
that no infection will grow and he can come off of some antibiotics;
that Corbin's body and skin will remain strong and protected from weeks in bed;
that his kidneys will manage output -- now he's eliminating TOO much and is off all diuretics;
that the doctors will have skill and wisdom and PATIENCE allowing enough rest time and not pushing Corbin too fast and changing too many variables at once;
that the medical team will skillfully prepare all aspects of Corbin's care toward removing him successfully from ECMO at just the right time;
that Terri and Travis continue to lean on God whose timing is perfect in ALL things;
that they continue to rest well and draw strength and patience from the Lord and Giver of Life.
We have great Hope because of our faithful and powerful God. May He receive ALL Glory and Honor for preserving Corbin and upholding our family through this continuing trial. We pray that every one of you would feel the love and care of God in your situations as well.
Thank YOU for your precious prayers and for standing beside us because you care. May God be Glorified in ALL things THIS day.
GrandPenny
it's been a week since they could do no more
April 30, 2006 at 09:01 AM EDT
Praise God from Whom ALL blessings flow! We rejoice this morning in His great Goodness. What a difference a week can make as God continues to answer each specific prayer.
This time last week the doctors were saying there was nothing more they could do. This morning there is no bleeding and Corbin succeeded in a 3 hour trial off the ECMO circuit with just a little epinephrine, vasopressen and milrinone. He is still on LOTS of narcotics to keep him calm. Last night he was kicking and scooting so much that he kicked the doctor in the chest! Nearly 2 weeks of immobility and he has strength to fight and muscle tone to kick -- praise God! All that activity is not good on the ECMO machine, so they've had to increase the sedation and paralytics while they prepare him to come off the ECMO. We need lots of prayer at this time, because anatomically Corbin can never go back on ECMO. This is his second stint on it and he has used up all access points.
Praise God for Corbin's strength and progress. Please pray:
That Corbin's lung will continue to improve -- last x-ray showed upper lobe still collapsed;
that Corbin will be calm and comfortable, able to come down on the narcotics;
that no infection will grow and he can come off of some antibiotics;
that Corbin's body and skin will remain strong and protected from weeks in bed;
that his kidneys will manage output -- now he's eliminating TOO much and is off all diuretics;
that the doctors will have skill and wisdom and PATIENCE allowing enough rest time and not pushing Corbin too fast and changing too many variables at once;
that the medical team will skillfully prepare all aspects of Corbin's care toward removing him successfully from ECMO at just the right time;
that Terri and Travis continue to lean on God whose timing is perfect in ALL things;
that they continue to rest well and draw strength and patience from the Lord and Giver of Life.
We have great Hope because of our faithful and powerful God. May He receive ALL Glory and Honor for preserving Corbin and upholding our family through this continuing trial. We pray that every one of you would feel the love and care of God in your situations as well.
Thank YOU for your precious prayers and for standing beside us because you care. May God be Glorified in ALL things THIS day.
GrandPenny
