April 30th - Another day without changes in James' condition. Thank you for your faithful prayers.
April 29th - No change in James' condition today. Please continue to pray as a second opinion is still being sought.
April 28th - James had dialysis today and received two units of blood. Still high white counts and fever. A second opinion is being sought in the hope of surgically removing the infected tissue deep inside James' body. In the past we have been told this approach is impossible, but the doctors are seeking outside opinions again. They are diligently trying every means possible to rid James of this terrible infection. Please pray that if this surgery can be successfully performed that the Lord will direct the critical care team to the right surgeons. Whatever the outcome we trust in God's sovereignty. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him," Lamentations 3:22 - 24. "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps," Proverbs 16:9.
April 27th - The test on James' infection in the pelvic cavity has come back positive. The infection is still there. James still has fever and high white counts. Please continue to pray for James as the doctors will be discussing the results over the next few days and what, if anything, may be changed in his treatment.
April 25th - James was about the same today. Still high white blood cell counts, fever, but no dialysis. A test on the pelvic infection was performed by the radiologist today. These results can take up to 72 hours. This area, as you know, is what has not responded to antibiotics and the biggest concern in James' recovery. Please pray for wisdom as the doctors make their evaluations, that there will be no sign of infection, and that this will be a turning point in James' healing.
April 24th - James had dialysis today. Other than this there were no changes in his condition.
April 23rd - James came off the blood pressure support early in the morning and fever is down. No other changes today. Thank you for praying for James.
April 22nd - James had dialysis today. His blood pressure dropped and required medication to support him. As of this evening his pressure has not recovered and remains on medication. His temperature had been normal for the past few days, but has gone up this evening to 100. James' pain and sedation medications are being reduced gradually to make sure he is not getting more than necessary. He is adjusting appropriately to the changes in that he remains comfortable.
April 21st - There were no changes in James' condition today. Please keep him in your prayers.
April 20th - James had dialysis today. His blood pressure required support through medication during the process, but he recovered well and is no longer on it. Fever is low. Thank you for your prayers.
April 19th - For the second day in a row, James did not have dialysis. And he is off the medication for blood pressure support. His fever is down, too. Overall, today was a fair day and we rejoice in this! However, please remember that even with small signs of improvement in one day do not change the fact that James is still critical and very sick. The doctors have always advised us not to get too excited on good days, and not to get too upset on bad days. This is a long road and we still do not know what the outcome will be. Please pray that James will continue to have days of improvement leading to complete healing. In all things we trust our sovereign God!
April 18th - There were no changes in James' condition today. There may be some new tests next week on the pelvic infection. Pray for wisdom for the doctors on this.
April 17th - James required two units of blood today along with dialysis. He is still on medicine to support his blood pressure. Thank you for your faithful prayers.
April 16th - James did not have dialysis today. Unfortunately his fever has returned and his blood pressure has not normalized since yesterday so he remains on medication. Please continue to pray for James as we wait out these days of little or no change.
April 15th - James had dialysis today and once again required medication to support his blood pressure during the three hour procedure. His pressure is still too low to come off the medication and we are praying it will stabilize overnight. The results of the CAT scan show no marked changes in the pelvic infection. The high white blood cell counts are attributed to this infection and his wounds. Good news today - no fever. Praise be to our gracious God.
April 14th - James did not require dialysis today. Other than this, he is unchanged from yesterday. He had the new CAT scan today and we will have better information tomorrow on the results. Thank you for your prayers on this test. He didn't have to ingest the contrast solution!
April 13th - James required medication through the night to support his blood pressure, but by early morning he was stable without it. No change in fever and high white blood cell counts. The CAT scan will be repeated tomorrow due to some conflicting results. Please pray for James in preparation for the test. The contrast that is fed directly into his stomach makes him nauseous and has made him sick. In addition, please pray for definitive results.
April 12th - James did not require dialysis today. He did however require medication for blood pressure support and his white blood cell counts are high. We are still waiting for complete details on the CAT scan. Please continue to pray for healing in James, wisdom for the doctors and all who are involved in his care.
April 11th - James had dialysis today assisted with medication to support his blood pressure. Three and a half liters of fluid were removed in the process. He still struggles with fever and very high white blood cell counts. A CAT scan was performed late today, not only to evaluate the pelvic infection, but also to determine if their is another reason for the persistent fever. The results will be available in the next day or two.
April 10th - James' fever reached nearly 102 today so the infectious disease doctor has again taken a variety of cultures to determine the cause. No dialysis today which means that his kidneys have a SLIGHT improvement. Please remember that James is still so very sick and needs our fervent prayers. Thank you.
April 9th - James required dialysis today with the assistance of blood pressure support. Sometimes his pressure will drop too low during the process and requires the aid of medication. His fever still remains along with high white blood cell counts. Another CT scan will be done by early next week to evaluate any change in the infection of the pelvic area. Please continue to pray.
April 8th - Another day with no change to James condition other than that he did not have dialysis today. His fever is still around 100.7 and he continues on with 5 different antibiotics to fight his various infections. Please continue to pray diligently for the Daniels family.
April 7th - There were no changes in James condition again today. Please continue to lift up the Daniels family in prayer.
April 6th - No changes in James condition today. Please continue to pray for healing.
April 5th - Another day where James is basically unchanged. High white blood cell count, fever, dialysis. His blood pressure is creeping lower again which will be assisted with support when necessary.
April 4th - James remains unchanged over the past few days. These are long days, but we wait patiently, faithfully trusting that the Lord's perfect will is being accomplished in James and in this trial. Thank you for your prayers.
April 3rd - James still has low fevers and elevated white blood cell counts. A nuclear study was performed to see where the white cells are collecting. His wounds are the primary area where the cells are collecting as they continue in the healing process. Thank you for your faithful prayers.
April 2nd - James continues with low grade fever and elevated white blood cells. His blood pressure has been on the low side after dialysis today. Please continue to pray for Gods healing hand.
April 1st - James temperature fluctuates around a low grade fever along with white blood cells continuing to rise. His blood pressure is stable WITHOUT medication today. No dialysis was done, as his lab values were acceptable for a day off. Due to a leak, his tracheostomy tube was replaced. Please pray for James and Cathy through this very long trial.
April 29th - No change in James' condition today. Please continue to pray as a second opinion is still being sought.
April 28th - James had dialysis today and received two units of blood. Still high white counts and fever. A second opinion is being sought in the hope of surgically removing the infected tissue deep inside James' body. In the past we have been told this approach is impossible, but the doctors are seeking outside opinions again. They are diligently trying every means possible to rid James of this terrible infection. Please pray that if this surgery can be successfully performed that the Lord will direct the critical care team to the right surgeons. Whatever the outcome we trust in God's sovereignty. "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him," Lamentations 3:22 - 24. "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps," Proverbs 16:9.
April 27th - The test on James' infection in the pelvic cavity has come back positive. The infection is still there. James still has fever and high white counts. Please continue to pray for James as the doctors will be discussing the results over the next few days and what, if anything, may be changed in his treatment.
April 25th - James was about the same today. Still high white blood cell counts, fever, but no dialysis. A test on the pelvic infection was performed by the radiologist today. These results can take up to 72 hours. This area, as you know, is what has not responded to antibiotics and the biggest concern in James' recovery. Please pray for wisdom as the doctors make their evaluations, that there will be no sign of infection, and that this will be a turning point in James' healing.
April 24th - James had dialysis today. Other than this there were no changes in his condition.
April 23rd - James came off the blood pressure support early in the morning and fever is down. No other changes today. Thank you for praying for James.
April 22nd - James had dialysis today. His blood pressure dropped and required medication to support him. As of this evening his pressure has not recovered and remains on medication. His temperature had been normal for the past few days, but has gone up this evening to 100. James' pain and sedation medications are being reduced gradually to make sure he is not getting more than necessary. He is adjusting appropriately to the changes in that he remains comfortable.
April 21st - There were no changes in James' condition today. Please keep him in your prayers.
April 20th - James had dialysis today. His blood pressure required support through medication during the process, but he recovered well and is no longer on it. Fever is low. Thank you for your prayers.
April 19th - For the second day in a row, James did not have dialysis. And he is off the medication for blood pressure support. His fever is down, too. Overall, today was a fair day and we rejoice in this! However, please remember that even with small signs of improvement in one day do not change the fact that James is still critical and very sick. The doctors have always advised us not to get too excited on good days, and not to get too upset on bad days. This is a long road and we still do not know what the outcome will be. Please pray that James will continue to have days of improvement leading to complete healing. In all things we trust our sovereign God!
April 18th - There were no changes in James' condition today. There may be some new tests next week on the pelvic infection. Pray for wisdom for the doctors on this.
April 17th - James required two units of blood today along with dialysis. He is still on medicine to support his blood pressure. Thank you for your faithful prayers.
April 16th - James did not have dialysis today. Unfortunately his fever has returned and his blood pressure has not normalized since yesterday so he remains on medication. Please continue to pray for James as we wait out these days of little or no change.
April 15th - James had dialysis today and once again required medication to support his blood pressure during the three hour procedure. His pressure is still too low to come off the medication and we are praying it will stabilize overnight. The results of the CAT scan show no marked changes in the pelvic infection. The high white blood cell counts are attributed to this infection and his wounds. Good news today - no fever. Praise be to our gracious God.
April 14th - James did not require dialysis today. Other than this, he is unchanged from yesterday. He had the new CAT scan today and we will have better information tomorrow on the results. Thank you for your prayers on this test. He didn't have to ingest the contrast solution!
April 13th - James required medication through the night to support his blood pressure, but by early morning he was stable without it. No change in fever and high white blood cell counts. The CAT scan will be repeated tomorrow due to some conflicting results. Please pray for James in preparation for the test. The contrast that is fed directly into his stomach makes him nauseous and has made him sick. In addition, please pray for definitive results.
April 12th - James did not require dialysis today. He did however require medication for blood pressure support and his white blood cell counts are high. We are still waiting for complete details on the CAT scan. Please continue to pray for healing in James, wisdom for the doctors and all who are involved in his care.
April 11th - James had dialysis today assisted with medication to support his blood pressure. Three and a half liters of fluid were removed in the process. He still struggles with fever and very high white blood cell counts. A CAT scan was performed late today, not only to evaluate the pelvic infection, but also to determine if their is another reason for the persistent fever. The results will be available in the next day or two.
April 10th - James' fever reached nearly 102 today so the infectious disease doctor has again taken a variety of cultures to determine the cause. No dialysis today which means that his kidneys have a SLIGHT improvement. Please remember that James is still so very sick and needs our fervent prayers. Thank you.
April 9th - James required dialysis today with the assistance of blood pressure support. Sometimes his pressure will drop too low during the process and requires the aid of medication. His fever still remains along with high white blood cell counts. Another CT scan will be done by early next week to evaluate any change in the infection of the pelvic area. Please continue to pray.
April 8th - Another day with no change to James condition other than that he did not have dialysis today. His fever is still around 100.7 and he continues on with 5 different antibiotics to fight his various infections. Please continue to pray diligently for the Daniels family.
April 7th - There were no changes in James condition again today. Please continue to lift up the Daniels family in prayer.
April 6th - No changes in James condition today. Please continue to pray for healing.
April 5th - Another day where James is basically unchanged. High white blood cell count, fever, dialysis. His blood pressure is creeping lower again which will be assisted with support when necessary.
April 4th - James remains unchanged over the past few days. These are long days, but we wait patiently, faithfully trusting that the Lord's perfect will is being accomplished in James and in this trial. Thank you for your prayers.
April 3rd - James still has low fevers and elevated white blood cell counts. A nuclear study was performed to see where the white cells are collecting. His wounds are the primary area where the cells are collecting as they continue in the healing process. Thank you for your faithful prayers.
April 2nd - James continues with low grade fever and elevated white blood cells. His blood pressure has been on the low side after dialysis today. Please continue to pray for Gods healing hand.
April 1st - James temperature fluctuates around a low grade fever along with white blood cells continuing to rise. His blood pressure is stable WITHOUT medication today. No dialysis was done, as his lab values were acceptable for a day off. Due to a leak, his tracheostomy tube was replaced. Please pray for James and Cathy through this very long trial.
