Vernon was sent to the ER at Hoag from Dialysis this morning when his temperature and heart rate both shot up. He had been nauseous and had a high heart rate yesterday too, and the doctor was hoping to look at him today after Vernon’s appointment. He’s been acting confused all week. But then, that isn’t necessarily a sign of anything new with Vernon. It just made me sad because it seemed he was disappearing again.
Once at the hospital, it was quickly confirmed that he does have Sepsis, though as of yet, they haven’t found the source. In the meantime, he has been placed in the Neuro ICU for treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics to fight the infection. I was told by the nurse there that he’d be there for ten days, but since then, Dr. Hong has called to inform me that his vitals have already improved and that he’ll likely be moved to another unit soon. Maybe the nurse meant that Vernon might receive treatment for ten days. It’s all still up in the air until they find the source of infection, I suppose.
I know people have been sending up their prayers. I can feel them! I was very concerned about this visit. The word SEPSIS alone frightens me as I know how serious it can be. The last time Vernon experienced it, he lost his ability to swallow/eat/drink, and it took months to recover mentally. But now I am feeling positive and hopeful, actually for the first time in the past two weeks. He’s in the best place for him now. I hope they uncover and solve this issue…and some other medical mysteries, while they are at it.
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We will be praying for a quick recovery. We always pray for more for Vernon. We love you both. Janet and Eddie
Thanks so much for keeping us in the loop, Allison. Whew. I just saw now the “Vernon has sepsis” post on fb and freaked out for a second. Goodness. What a rollercoaster your life is. We’re praying through it with you and just wanted to remind you that you’re not alone (if you haven’t already caught that fact by the billions of people commenting on your fb posts 🙂 We sure love you.
Vernon! I’m sending you well wishes friend. <3
MILLION HUGS AND PRAYERS DEAR BROTHER .. SO WISH I COULD BE WITH YOU RIGHT NOW XX
Praying for quick recovery & peace that passes all understanding!
Dear, Dear Allison,
Thank you for sharing the intimate moments with Justine….and for letting us see into the daily challenges you and Vernon face. You are always in my daily prayers….and sometimes, in between! Just to be reminded by you that the Lord is faithful is such an inspiration to us who are “watching and praying.”
Allison Just saw the FB post about Vernon…we will be praying for him big time! And you too as we know how hard all of this is. By God’s grace and mercy you and Vernon will once again bounce back and he will just get better daily. Hang in there sweet friend! Love you, Joe and Nancy
Prayers are coming your way from TN and I don’t were else. Will post on the LOTH line and there are real pray warriors there. Praying for a quick recovery. In Psalm 46:1 That God is a present help and he is with us all the time. Praying that you will feel His presence with you while you go thru with Vernon.
Love,
Becky