Tom has made it through the crucial first 24 hours after surgery and he is holding his own. He lost a lot of blood during surgery and it has been hard for his body to adjust to that loss . He will remain in ICU for the next several days. He remains in critical condition but there are some positive signs. He is no longer bleeding and that is huge.
If you would like specific things to pray for - we have two immediate needs : pray that Tom can maintain his B/P on his own and pray that his left kidney will start to function. Last night we prayed the bleeding would stop and it has!
Toms sisters, James, Cindi , brad, Tonya, and I are rotating time with Tom so someone is always with him. We have had lots of support and is its from friends. One especially surprise visitor was from one of Toms college friends - Randy James and wife.
We are tired but hanging in there!
Debbie
Thanks for the post Debbie, I have been checking all day to see how things are going.
ReplyDeleteI will pray for Tom's BP and his kidney to work.
I love both of you and James and Cindi. Hang in there. I know how tough it can be.
I wish we were closer so we could help.
Judy
Praying! Hang in there!
DeleteTammy
I'm wondering if you have had any chance to sleep?? I'm continuing to pray. So glad the bleeding has stopped and you are surrounded by family and friends!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of Tom and the rest of your family as you go through this ordeal. I will be checking Tom's blog daily. I hate that one of the "Burples" has to go through this.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a blessing and privilege to actually be able to pray with you AND Tom last night. We will continue to pray for all of you. I'm thrilled to hear of this answer to pray regarding his bleeding!! You are both special people and your faith in enviable. You are so loved, not just by God but by all your family and friends!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Danny and Vicky
You all are in our thoughts and we continue to pray for Tom and family.
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