Coffee? Tea? Serenity?

The last few days have been ones that have been very difficult for Grandma Foreman. Due to her increasing in aggravation and struggles, the doctor is helping her along with medication that sedates her and has increased the work of the respirator. This is allowing her the rest that is needed by her body at this time.

The coming days will be a wait and see period. During this time, the fungal medications will be working themselves out of her body. She was on that medication for approximately 12 days, so it will take approximately 6 days for her body to be completely rid of it. Once this time passes, the doctors will do testing to determine if her bone marrow resumes production of the white and red blood cells. In the meantime, she will be given the blood products necessary as determined through blood work.

Dr. Broussard has stated that he will be seriously considering the option of a tracheotomy so that the tube from the respirator can be removed from the mouth. This would possibly allow her to speak, to take in some foods and liquids by mouth, and would be more comfortable than tube she now has. I have inserted a link that you can review to learn more about tracheotomy to the right of this web page.

Some clinical information:

• X-rays were not pleasing to the doctor yesterday.
• A bacterial infection has been detected in the intestines.
• The hospital stay will be an extended one.

Dr. Broussard stated that the "fighter" in Grandma Foreman is very evident. He says that she has really done a great job at staying positive through this lengthy, traumatic illness. He also stated that there is a slight concern about permanent damage due to that trauma. That damage, if any, cannot be determined at this time.

Matthew 6:10 "Thy will be done."