First 24 Hours at U of M Hospital

Today was a good day for Molly and the rest of us. We started our day around 3:30 am when my cell phone rang and Dr. Brian the “Fellow Physician” was on the line telling me about their concern with Molly’s feet. She is so swollen and puffy along with several other complications are making it difficult for her feet to get the necessary blood supply. He asked me for my consent to perform a procedure to help relieve the pressure by making incisions in her lower legs. This seemed to help as a light pulse was felt in both feet. There was similar concern for her hands as well, but know procedure was performed. They continue to pull off 150cc's of fluid from her body via a mild form of dialysis. In general, her condition is improving from head to toe. Specifically, her blood/oxygen level is 130, compared to 50 yesterday. To give you an idea of how sick Molly is, a normal healthy person’s level is 400-450. She was being given 100% oxygen, that has been reduced to 50%, so that means that her lungs are absorbing more oxygen into her bloodstream with less oxygen being provided. Her heart rate around 77 and her blood pressure is around 100/60. These are great numbers. She continues to be supported with bag after bag of medicine, fluids, antibiotics, etc. and some of the most highly advanced machines available. All of this along with a strong team approach with over 30 people monitoring her and offering suggestions, ideas and “what to do next.” By some of the best health care providers on the planet. This is not to say that Molly is out of the woods as her condition is still critical and will remain critical for several days, however, her improvements are great signs that she is improving and getting better. She still remains sedated, so no response from her is expected, but I believe she can hear us so we talk to her all the time. I tell her about things back home and that her Dad is ok and so is Bravin and Rascal (our dog and cat). I just want her to know there is nothing for her to worry about so she can focus all her attention and energy on getting better. Specific things to pray for: She and I as well as her dad and my family & friends (Raymond Null), (Steve & Nina French), (Troy & Theresa Emrick), (Peg & Keith Emrick), (Jen & Aaron Gaff) still need your frequent thoughts and prayers for our travels, our health and strength, etc. For Molly, pray specifically for God’s healing power with blood flow to her feet and hands, returned kidney function, liver function, reduction of pneumonia in her lungs and no brain damage due to the reduced oxygen levels over time. For me, please pray for me to make informed and good decisions for Molly. Thank you for your continued prayers.