A fast for Dad

The doctors called everyone to a meeting that could be there. He said that Pop has some underlying conditions that are complicating his situation. He has had a staph infection in his lungs that has turned to a bit of pneumonia. He also has swelling in his left arm and elbow that they believe is another type of staph infection. They are looking at that today and deciding what to do. Staph in the joints is very serious. He also has a blood infection.

Pop's body is fighting all of these things including the sore outbreak around his mouth which they believe is residual from his system being overloaded from the shingles outbreak he had a couple of months ago and that didn't fully get better. So his immune system is very, very weak. It is serious and the doctor was very direct about what might lie ahead. His physical therapy has been very taxing on him so they are backing that off for a while.

So after that, Tony and Uncle Mike gave Pop a blessing. He looked terrible before the blessing and was not responsive at all except his eyes were open but he was looking right through everyone. During the blessing, he closed his eyes the entire time as he would through a prayer. When it was over, he opened his eyes and then I went to say goodbye and talked to him. I asked him if he was doing okay and his eyes widened and he nodded his head. The best response we had seen. Uncle Mike then went to talk to him and your Dad was trying to talk. Uncle Mike said, "Say what you wanna say, brother! Tell me what you want to say etc." and you could clearly tell that he was trying to make motions with his mouth. It was encouraging given all the bad scenarios we are dealing with. It was amazing to me and the first time in a week or so that I have really felt that he is in there. That doesn't mean that he doesn't want OUT regardless of how that happens.

So, it is still touch and go. Mom wants us to do a family fast tomorrow and ask for the Lord to take care of your Dad however he sees fit. So, if you can, please fast and pray. The doctor today said "Bring it on, all the help he can get, bring it on". They are allowing your mom to bring Bear up to see your Dad tomorrow morning. They are trying everything they can.

Pop is still very, very critical. It is touch and go. So, let's plan for the worst and hope and pray for the best.

Brenda