Monday, December 27, 2010

Monday Night Kirby Update

Hey...I know some of you are coming here for updates and specific ways to pray...so here goes:

Kirby has had a rough time with morphine and trying to figure out the right dosage to keep the pain down and yet keep his oxygen levels high enough that he doesn't become unresponsive.  There was a huge scare Sunday afternoon.  Today, they had him up moving a little bit.  Afterwards, he fell into a deep sleep and became hard to wake up.  His oxygen levels dropped so low that they administered some sort of adrenaline drug that also wipes out the previous morphine.  This, of course, brought him to alertness, but also brought back all the pain.  He was put on an oxygen mask.  As of right now (9:40 pm) he is staying in his regular room and not returning to ICU.  He has also not been able to hold down food since Sunday night.

I'm wiped out...but here are the specifics that are coming to mind on how to pray...
1.  Continued life
2.  Doctors and nurses would be filled with wisdom on how much/how often to give morphine so that it helps and doesn't hinder
3.  He would rest tonight (but not become unresponsive)
4.  The pain would start to become manageable...God would do a gracious healing of his leg, eye, and wrist
5.  His shoulder (on the same side as broken wrist and leg) would not come out of socket as it is prone to do (since he will soon be needing to use more upper body strength)
6.  The details of therapy/insurance/next steps would all work themselves out
7.  Discernment with Mom, Dad, or Jennifer (his girlfriend) as they are in the room with him...if they feel something is not right...they would act on that feeling and seek help
8.  Nausea would go away and he would be able to hold down food again
9.  God would be glorified
10.  Peace would reign in our minds and hearts and minute by minute strength for our bodies

thanks.  :)

3 comments:

Savannah B said...

Oh, Becke.
I am just now seeing this news, and I want you to know I was moved to a crying-out-loud prayer. I will be praying for Kirby and your family as often as he comes to mind, which, knowing how the Spirit works, will be often. I would like to send out an email to our church's prayer chain, if I have your permission.
Peace be with all of you, healing and mercy and wisdom, too
Love you, friend.

Kelli said...

Love you!

Leslie said...

Praying for you all, Bec.