September 15, 2007

  • Saturday Evie Update

    Amy here............

    I just got off the phone with Ms. Jan.  Evie is awake and was talking in the background and her spirits were fairly good for her current condition.  This is what is going on right now.......

    Evie's digestive system has taken quite a hit.  It is just not cooperating right now.  The hospital has been trying to drain her digestive tract by way of her tummy tube and an NG tube (a tube running into her nose and down through her throat and into her digestive tract.)  She had quite a bit of misery through the night from the NG tube.  So it has now been removed.  They have not gotten the results with her digestive tract that they would like to get.  Therefore, she is still unable to eat or drink by mouth.  She IS receiving nutrition via IV.

    Her white blood count is up and she currently has a fever which indicates there is infection in her system.  She is having muscle spasms.  They have put pressure garments on her legs to hopefully avoid blood clots forming.

    Her mom is able to be with her round the clock, even during the night, despite being in ICU.  Ms. Jan said that before last night, she's just had a chair in the room, but last night they brought her in a roll-away cot.  So the hospital is being very accomodating.  That's really great news! 

    Evie is looking forward to some other family members coming soon.  Her Aunt Sally is coming next week, as is her cousin Sarah.  Her Aunt Nancy is coming the following week.  Her brother David is coming a week after that.  So they have some great care for Evie and her family over the coming few weeks.

    On Friday, Paul was able to arrange for a substitute teacher for his class to come in so he was able to be with Evie.  The kids were all able to come back one at a time for about 10 minutes each.  So they got to spend a little time with their mom.  Paul is coming later this evening to spend some time with her and they hope she can rest well tonight so she can muster the energy to visit with the kids some tomorrow.

    Once again, they have to request there be no visitors.  Evie is simply not up to it.  Ms. Jan is taking great care of Evie and will continue to do so as well as keep me updated on Evie's condition.

    She is very appreciative for all the prayers!  I assured Ms. Jan that we will all continue lifting her and her entire family up in prayer.  So let's all keep those prayers flowing!  I will let you all know when there is more information.  Due to the misery from that NG tube, she didn't sleep very well last night.  So some specific prayers for sweet rest would be much appreciated!

    Much love from Evie!