Wednesday, February 13, 2008

wednesday morning, february 13

the doctors are giving good thumbs up signs concerning dad's progress thus far. last night he was blinking under his eyelids attempting to answer questions. he still hasn't been able to move his extremities due to the paralytic and sedative in his system, so we're praying fervently that sometime today or tomorrow he starts showing some reflexes - he just can't flush out the drugs quickly, it seems.

he's still in really critical condition - especially his kidneys - his levels rose quite a bit today which isn't good. again, dialysis is possibly around the corner to help flush out his kidneys. so please pray for the kidneys. also, pray he'll make bigger steps towards waking up and for how he'll feel once he awakes. and it'll be critical for him to begin to take breaths on his own once they start turning down the ventilator.

i'll update later as the day goes on...we're so thankful for all of the prayers! feel free to leave comments on the blog because i'm sure dad will love to read them once he gets better. we've been overwhelmed with how much affection and concern has been poured out on our family during this time.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Terry and family I know the Good Lord is with you all I know some time we dont think so but he has always has a reason for what he does but were not supposed to guestion him just know he is God and he will take care of you all. Gods time is not our time but He hears our prayers and is holding them in the palsm of his hand. GOD BLESS you all. If you need help with Jonell give me a call 940-422-5413 or 940-256-0746 Jimmy Harlan & Carlene

deolmft said...

Whitney: Please add me to the email list:
Office:deolmft@sbcglobal.net
Cell:deolmft@vzw.blackberry.net
I will be in WF Thur. AM and would like to come by the hospital if it is OK. Let me know please.
Don Oldfield

Anonymous said...

Patterson family,

I just wanted you to know that Bud and I are praying that God will completely heal Terry. We kmow first hand what God can do. My prayer for you, Judy, is that God wiill give you that peace that only comes from him. Just rest in his arms. You are such a wonderful family. Your strength in the Lord will pull you all through. I love you all,
Paula Newton

Anonymous said...

I have moo pies waiting for you.... wake up wake up!!! love you so much.... robin bird