Dear Friends,

Today was day 12 since Jerry first entered the hospital and he has been in CCU 9 of these 12 days. I am even beginning to lose track of the days myself and thought it was Tuesday all day until @ 5:00 pm this afternoon I looked at the white erase board in his room and it had Wednesday posted as the day of the week...the days are beginning to feel very long. Jerry shows little glimmers of improvement here and there and then little setbacks as well. He was back to being sedated again today, had a fever (but it seemed to be controllable), and his heart rate was high all day. However, on the good side, his blood pressure and oxygen level were stable and good most of the day! As for now, the plan for tomorrow is to try to begin the weaning process again to wean him from the ventilator and place him back on a Bi-Pap machine - it's a heavy duty breathing mask - so pray that he will find success in this! And again, we are praying for a miracle that the tumors in his lungs will show signs of responding to the chemo and begin shrinking. His doctor this afternoon, said "keep hoping." Pray that the doctors and the "Tumor Board" will be able to witness a miracle in Jerry's life! I still believe in one and have claimed this verse today: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" Romans 12:12

Remember, strong bold prayers!
"Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" Joshua 1:9 (thanks Catherine for reminding me of this)

Love,

Candy