From Bryan:
Kelly is doing really well. She is in a regular room..., and is no longer hooked to machines. Kelly,
herself, is thanking God for His kindness and enjoying His nearness this week.
I do, however, ask everyone to be cautious about visiting, because she is still susceptable to others' sicknesses. We are all eager to see her, but let's keep her best interest in mind. Keep praying.
From Bryan:
The doctors are hopeful that she will be able to move from ICU to a room by days end. Kelly is eating, talking, sitting, and making jokes about her aunt - a drastic change from just a few days earlier. Much is left to be done. Keep intercessory prayer prevalent in your heart.
From Bryan:
She is still on the mend and was sleeping through morning visitation. All her numbers remain good. We await the doctor's evaluation to determine her condition and if an ICU room remains necessary. We are eager to move to a regular room because it indicates a big step of progress, but are happy to stay in ICU if it is the most cautious approach. God has been, is, and will be in control; Kelly's and our hope remains in Him alone.
Psalm 116:1-2: "I love the LORD, because He hears my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live."
The Lord sustains. Not just on paper or just in theory, but experientially. He sustains, and has sustained us with His Word.
Kelly is doing well. The doctors removed both masks today and replaced them with a nose clip (which helps her oxygen intake). All her numbers were great, so the machines will only be used tonight as she sleeps. She sat up, bent her knees and hung her legs over the bed. She ate on her own. She spoke with us about Scripture, God's kindness, her spiritual need for Christ, and Nigeria. The doctors hope, Lord willing, she will continue progressing so that she could soon move out of ICU - by the grace of God.
From Bryan: Thanks for all your prayers. Kelly is off the ventilator and is rotating between masks. One mask makes her expand her lungs by herself. The other requires her to do the work of intaking her oxygen. The hope is for her to strengthen in this area and be weaned from the mask. Her numbers remain positive: oxygen intake 50%, PEEP 7.0 and sat#98. Kelly is resting better and the doctors continue to be encouraged. Pray for Ann and Angie to be able to rest and eat well as both are visibly exhausted.
Phil 1:19 - "For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ."
From Bryan: Last night was interesting. While dreaming, Kelly pulled the tubes out, and we were very alarmed; however, she still made progress. The machines are still showing 50% for the oxygen intake, her sat# is 95, and the PEEP has been reduced to 7.0 (continuing to move in the right direction - see previous updates). Please pray for Kelly's anxiety, as she wants family with her, and wakes not knowing where she is. Pray for the family because we have been up with 2:30 am. God's word remains a tremendous comfort, as we read to one another throughout the night/morning.
From Bryan: "To God be the glory, great things He is doing. Her numbers improved even more today and have held steady the last few hours...We were very encouraged today as Kelly began to communicate by writing messages on paper. She was itching, wanted to make sure her bills were being paid, but most of all wanted to hear the Scripture read (I'm preaching it too) and to hear us pray. Lord willing, we will see God's merciful hand at work, and continue to experience the peaceful nearness of Christ."
Kelly is doing better than yesterday, which was a good day. Her oxygen levels are improving and she is retaining more oxygen in her body. This is measured by the sat# which is remaining above the goal of 93 (the family has observed 95-98 during their visits in her room). The doctors have now decreased the oxygen intake from the ventilator by 30%. The family is thankful to God and continuing to hope in Him. They ask all to keep enduring in prayer by faith.
Bryan reports encouraging words. Her oxygen intake is better. The doctors said they will know more tomorrow morning after another chest x-ray. The family sends their gratefulness for your prayers and visits.
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