As most of you that keep up with this blog know, our family is in need of prayers! Dave's dad has been hospitalized since Thursday and things are definately looking bleak. The doctor and Dave both believe that his dad is out of fight and giving up. The doctor told us that his body is getting very weak and shutting down.
Tonight was a good night for visiting. He is out of isolation and even knew who we were! The nurse said that he has everyone puzzled, as all signs point to TB, however, his three tests all came back negative. They can't figure out what kind of bacteria is in his bloodstream and the heavy antibiotics don't seem to be helping! They also don't know why his lungs are looking so bad, and are presenting like he is in the final stages of TB. We can only guess that this is how his body is reacting to the Wagner's Disease that he has been plagued with for the last 3.5 years.
In the 1.5 hours we were there, he was only awake for about 5 minutes, but we were able to squeeze his hand and let him know that we were there. 4 of his 5 siblings are driving from West Virginia tomorrow to see him should anything happen. Please pray that they make a safe journey and are able to spend some time with him reminicing.
Please pray for big Dave, that he is comfortable and at peace, Tonya (Dave's Sister) and Dave Jr. (my Dave) so that they have the courage and strength to face the hard road ahead, the 3 grandkids that could be robbed of growing up without a grandpa, and the aunts and uncles so that they may have a safe journey here tomorrow.
Thank you for your prayers, we appreciate them!
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