Hey Friends,
This is Odie with another report on my Dad’s health. Thank you for your continued prayers and concern for our family! We could never say thank you enough!
Mom and I are incredibly thankful for every call, text or email that checks on us. I constantly try to call and text family and close friends with updates, but I'm sure I am not doing a good job keeping everyone in the loop.
So far, I have been able to post one update a day on the blog. If you missed my previous post this week, please look back. Dad wrote a post on Monday requesting a prayer for himself. I have supplied updates for Tuesday and Wednesday.
Back at the hospital in Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday was a day full of activities. Dad remains in I.C.U. He is still very sick. The focus of yesterday was fighting the infection.
The infection has caused Dad to be very confused. Yesterday, Mom and my Uncle sang and read scriptures in Dad’s room. There were moments when he was grabbing a hold of God. He knew that is where his help comes from.
There was a portion of time that Dad was able to get some rest. That was an answer to prayer! His body needs much more rest, but I'm thankful for every moment of real sleep he can get.
In the afternoon they did a procedure to insert a tube directly into his kidney. Hopefully, the source of the infection will drain out through it. I thank God for bringing him safely through the procedure it was very rough with some respiratory trauma but quickly got him into better breathing.
They are continuing to treat him with strong I.V. antibiotics. We need the infection to clear up!
They have not yet been able to remove the large kidney stone causing the blockage because the infection is too bad. Hopefully, we will get more answers soon.
We need a miracle desperately! I would love to see God speak the word and all of the kidney stones and infection to disappear. also, for there to not be lasting damage to the kidneys.
We are praising God for every victory. Continuing to pray for complete healing and the help of the Lord. today, join me in praying for the doctors and nurses that are working hard attending to him. I pray for God to give them wisdom on how to give him the best treatment.
The Lord has given my Mom and I strength for each moment. Mom is a trooper. She is doing her best to stand by Dad’s side, devoted to his care.
We are 800 miles away from home in Wichita, KS but we feel like we are at home because of all of the good support we have received. I am thankful that Mom and I have not had to face this on our own. My Uncle Steve and Aunt Karen Boggs were here visiting in Wichita over the weekend. They extended their stay to be right by our sides. Their presence and help have been such a comfort to us! Some of our closest friends have also come to our aid in our time of need. Their friendship has been a great encouragement to us. We are definitely blessed!
See you next time with another update.
Odie
Thank you Odie for the updates. I don’t understand why this is happening. Praying for complete healing for your dad along with strength for you and your mom. Love and care about you all so much! Cousin Teresa
ReplyDeleteDear Cousin Teresa,
DeleteYou know that you are extra special to our family! Your prayers and concern for us mean the world to us! When I get a chance, I will make sure that I tell my Dad your comment. And I know that it will make his day!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, as well as the staff that takes care of him from the doctors to the aides. Prayers for healing, strength, and a good recovery.
ReplyDeleteLove, Deb & Dale
Deb and Dale,
DeleteThank you for your love, friendship, and prayers for our family and the hospital staff! Love y’all too!
Odie
Sending our love & prayers for Bro Davy & family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! We definitely appreciate every prayer!
DeleteOdie
Oh Odie we will be praying for Bro Davy and your family! I’m so sorry to hear Bro Davy is in the hospital but we will be praying for a miracle and strength for you and Sis Kelley Joe! We love y’all so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your love, friendship, and most of all prayers! Prayers is going to get us through this tough season!
DeleteOdie
Thank you for posting these updates. Praying for all of you!! Love you very much! Karen M
ReplyDeleteKaren M. Thank you for your prayers! Love you!
DeleteOdie
Odie I am so sorry to hear this about your dad! We love yall and are praying for you. Yall have been dear friends for a long time now
ReplyDeleteThank you for your concern and your prayers! We are thankful to have you as our dear friends! Love y’all
DeleteOdie
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dads sickness!! We are praying for you all. Love y'all!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your prayers and your comment.
DeleteOdie
Thanks for the update! Love and continued prayers for you all!
ReplyDeleteHello my friend thank you for the prayers and the comment. Love you.
DeleteOdie
Praying for Bro Boggs and each of you
ReplyDeletedear sister Boggs we are praying for you and your family, that God will move for our dear friend. we love you all and we're praying blessings ,strength and comfort to you and your family.
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