Dear Irene,
We are back at Mount Hermon as of last Thursday evening. Denise and Kids are here plus a friend of Kory’s. I am SO excited at the progress you are making and to see your smile again as well as all those surrounding you at the hospital…!!!
It was great to run into Joci yesterday and catch up with her for a little visit. It sounded like Dallas was very positive for her. I did try to call but it was probably at a time you were having treatment. Will try again….
Will be praying specifically for all the immediate requests that Dave listed.
We Love You…..you are at the top of our list….
Phyllis and Jack
Well Wishes from Darrell and Christine Daniele
Dear Irene, Dave, Jocelyn and Joanna,
We feel bad that we had no idea of the trial your family is going through right now until this weekend when Dean mentioned you in his sermon. We will be praying to our loving, gracious Father for your physical healing. I was so blessed by reading of the purple shawl miracle and it always amazes me how the people who are going through the most difficult times are the ones who inspire us the most. It’s clear that your courage and faith are coming through loud and clear to everyone you come in contact with.
A few sayings for you:
In our weakest times God’s strength is ours to trust.
In our saddest times His compassion is ours to heal.
In all times His love is ours to share.
Do not be afraid of tomorrow, God is already there.
There are no clouds in the sky when you smile! (Your smile is contagious)
Friends double our joy and divide our sorrow.
Your family will be in our prayers daily!
Love,
Darrell and Christine Daniele
Liver Ultra Sound
7 p.m…
Hello everyone,
Irene was scheduled for the LIVER Ultra Sound tomorrow but it was done first thing this morning. We hope to learn more about the liver function in the days ahead. UCSF is consulting with Boston University and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, NY, tomorrow, related to Irene’s complex case.
Irene drank 3 “Scandishakes” today!! Scandishakes are the vitamin rich hospital milkshakes loaded with over 500 calories each! This is the most “food” she has consumed orally in more than 30 days…she has not had any adverse affects… Yay!!
Jocelyn visited today, (JoAnna is in S. Cal working this weekend) read and re-read Irene several of the well wishes sent by all of you… Both of us also enjoyed seeing Irene transfused with Dave’s platelets today…. Wow, what a memory and experience…!!!
Melissa Rex, RN, attending Irene, and transfusing Dave’s platelets
Dave & Irene enjoying Dave’s platelets being transfused
Current prayer requests:
Please pray for the Bilirubin levels to go lower, not higher!!!
Bilirubin is the yellow breakdown product of normal heme catabolism. Its levels are elevated in certain diseases and it is responsible for the yellow color of bruises and the brown color of feces. Bilirubin reduction in the gut leads to a product called urobilinogen, which is excreted in urine.
More general information can be found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilirubin
Irene’s recent Bilirubin levels:
July 5, 7.6
July 6, 8.6
July 7, 10.1
July 8, 11.8
Also, pray…
…That the stomach/intestinal tract improves so that Irene can start eating solid foods
…That her kidneys would “wake up” and start functioning appropriately so that the number of dialysis treatments can be reduced….
We are enjoying the reprieve as mentioned yesterday and are taking this journey one day at a time…thanks for caring…
Caminando Con Fe’
Dave
“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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