About fifteen minutes after posting the last update from home, Amy and I received a call from Vicky to return to the hospital immediately. His nurse said that Dad's breathing had changed to a pattern called "agonal breathing." When we arrived, we could see that he was indeed breathing very differently from the early morning hours when we were with him. Twice throughout the day, we were certain that we were on the verge of seeing Dad slip away, but both times, he rallied.
His vitals have been all over today. At times his heart rate has been around 100 and at other times below 70. His blood pressure has been around 100/52 and then down to 67/43. He has also been running a temperature of about 100 throughout the day.
This is now the second night that Amy and I have sat at Dad's bedside, watching him, talking to him, and praying with him. Mum and Vicky are spending their second night in a hospitality room here at the hospital, trying to get a few hours of sleep before facing another uncertain day. We are all a little tired, but are so appreciative of your continued prayers and love. We have heard other people say in times of great need, that they felt they were being carried by the power of prayer. Now we are experiencing it. Thank you.
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Bro. Vincent, Sis. Maria, Sis. Vittoria, Bro. Franco & Sis. Amy,
ReplyDeleteImmediately when I read your post this morning, Psalms 23:4 came to mind. And with that came the thought: to have a shadow means there's Light present. He is there with you! And we hold you close in our hearts and prayers.
IICor 4;6-7
ReplyDeleteFor God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
But WE HAVE this TREASURE(hallelujah!) in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Shane & I here in Tennessee have been keeping Bro. Vincent and all in continual prayer--He is more than able...even now...God Bless
Shane & Sherese Prather
"He knows the way that I take, and when He has tried me I shall come forth as gold".
ReplyDeleteWe thank the Lord for His Comfort and Grace upon your family during these days, and know that He is still in complete control of your situation. It is indeed a hard trial for you all, but as Job said, "He knows".
We're praying for strength for each day, and we know He will always give it to those who love and trust him, such as you.
Keep pressing the battle!
God bless, and lots of love,
Andy & Jenny & family
Dear Friends,
ReplyDeleteWe certainly continue to keep you in thought and prayer during these trying and uncertain times. Peace comes in knowing that He is certain of all things.
We love you,
Mike and Elsie Bauer