Family and Friends,
I wanted to give you a quick update that Ray had to be put on a ventilator this evening. Originally the Drs decided against it earlier in the afternoon after looking at some blood test results, but then he took a turn for the worse as his breathing became extremely labored. He was in obvious pain with every breath. Then his blood pressure took a nose dive from 115/75 to 80/40 within minutes. They had to perform an emergency ventillation. His oxygen level in his blood was only at 60% apparently and within minutes of the ventilator, he was at 95%. I know in my mind this was the right decision, but my heart is breaking to see him like this and know how hard he is trying to fight. Perhaps God is using this as a tool to help him recover, much like the dialysis helped his kidneys. It was very scary at the time (I was alone as our oldest daughter, Ashley, had just left), but now I feel a sense of peace as I know he needs this to get better. He still has alot of fluid around his lungs and congestion in his lungs (although no pneumonia) and this will give his kidneys and the drs time to get this fluid drained so he can breathe better on his own. The fluid is the result of the multi-organ failure last weekend and all the fluids they pumped into him to save him.
Everything else remains the same. I will update tomorrow with any changes or just a quick update that all is the same.
Please continue to pray for Ray's recovery and that God will continue to carry him through this and bring him back to us.
GOD IS BIG ENOUGH!!
Thanks.....love to all, Teri
I prayed and cried for you and Ray this morning, Teri. We love you guys so much. I wish we could be there for you. Doug wishes he was there...you need support, encouragement, and REST. Praying for God's strength for you! Love you dearly!
ReplyDeleteTeri, We just wanted to let you know that we are in constant prayer for Ray and your family. Praying that God will give you all the strength to make it through this time and that Ray will recover quickly. -Jon and Daylyn
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you--praying for you all constantly.
ReplyDeleteTim and Kristy
You guys are constantly on my mind, praying...keep strong!
ReplyDeleteWe love Ray and will continue to lift you and your family in prayer.
ReplyDeleteTeri God is with you and Ray. He sent His Word to heal and deliver Ray from destruction. He gave you Pswalm 23 to pray over Ray. Tell God what He told you two that "yea though Ray walk through the valley of the shadows of death he will fear no evil for the Lord is with Ray. His rod and his staff comforts Ray. He prepared a table before Ray in the presence of his enemies. Sickness and disease has been an enemy to his soul.
ReplyDeleteBe at peace because the father knows and protects us when He has called us to lay down. Ray is laying down beside still waters and God is restoring his soul. This is what the word of God says and we choose to believe not what we see. Ray is in Gods hands.
Be at peace Teri because the battle is the Lords.Ray is a champion and wins anyway it goes. We believe God for His will to be done and His glory to continue to be revealed in Rays weaknesses He will show Himself strong. To God be the glory!
Believing means accepting His peace about it all. The peace God gives is not like the world would give. God is your peace Teri and rest in it. The facts are what you see happening to Ray but the truth is what God has to say about it.God bless you and your family. I will continue with those who are praying for Rays recovery. God is so good! Be blessed Carol Watson Graves