Dear Irene & Dave,
Both Bill & I want you to know we have been reading this wonderful web site daily since it first went up. We both are praying for your family. Irene, you and your family “are” the word of God lived out before our eyes. I know you believe all things work together for the good for those who know the Lord. Much good is and will come from this trial.
My son’s In Laws, Ron & Debbie, sent a well wish Friday with a suggestion to listen to a country song called Tough. I listened to it today and they are so right . That song is you and 5 years from now you will look back and be amazed at how tough you were. You are the Proverbs 31 woman.
Love in Christ,
Bill & Martha Silva
Dialysis
6.15 p.m…
Good evening…!
Irene started early today with a 3 hour dialysis session…her Bilirubin count is 12.8; yesterday was 12.3. The medical team says that it may take up to 6 months for the levels to lower to target levels but at least it appears to have plateaued in the 12+ish range…
A platelet transfusion was needed again today; all of the doctors are somewhat baffled as to why she continues to need soooooo many platelets… We hope this is a short term condition because the ongoing platelet need will definitely keep her at UCSF until her levels are maintained at acceptable levels…
Irene was able to enjoy lunch (no breakfast because of dialysis) without excessive nausea… with emphasis on the word excessive… she is still experiencing some discomfort even with the Adovan (anti-nausea med), but at least she is keeping food down…she had no dinner appetite because of an afternoon snack of “pot stickers” from the nearby Panda Express… I saw her desire for the pot stickers as a positive sign…at least she was feeling hungry!!!
We’re taking a couple of short walks around the hallways everyday…slow and steady wins the race…and we know it’s a marathon…not a sprint…
We still wait for the kidneys to wake up as well…
Thanks for caring….your words of encouragement are well received…
Caminando Con Fe’
Dave
Gal 2.20
Well Wishes from Ron and Debbie
I was shedding joyful tears after reading the update from Thursday night! How encouraging to hear that the medical team is discussing the possibility of Irene being discharged in a few weeks! We continue to keep all of you in our thoughts every day.
There is a new country song out called “Tough” that you should listen to when you get a chance…it reminds me of Irene. Take care. We send our love. Ron and Debbie
“Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” -Lamentations 3:22-23
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