We made a visit to Baylor Dallas last night and the family seemed to be doing well and holding strong. The doctors said Sally looks like she is doing surprisingly well.
She tried several times to sit up and asked the doctors to remove the vent. They’ll likely keep her medicated and on the vent for another day or so as she continues to recover but things are looking up.
According to Jose she will likely be moved from ICU in the next day or so if not sooner.
Many, many people have e-mailed to find out how they can help. A list is being put together for folks to provide meals for the family this week and possibly next. If you’d like to provide a meal for the family please drop us an e-mail.
Month: May 2007
Random tip for the day
If you put your lunch in an insulated lunch box and in the fridge, even though you may heat up your lunch before you eat it… don’t be surprised if the silverware you left in the lunch box all morning is ice cold.
Sally’s surgery complete
Both surgeries are done. The doctors feel they were successful but they believe Sally will lose the vision in her left eye. She will likely be on a vent for the next few days and will remain in the hospital for the remainder of the week.
There are several needs to consider for the family…
- Meals for the next week or so
- Care for the children
- Financial needs
If you’d be interested in helping with any of these areas or others please give me a call or drop me an email.
First surgery finished
As of 8:30 a.m. Sally made it through the first surgery to repair the AVM and some of the swelling in her brain. She was in her second surgery to remove the blood clot as well as other issues. Jose said the second surgery will also likely last another 4 to 5 hours.
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Tattoo artist creates religious scenes
NPR has an interesting story on a Christian tattoo artist who evangelizes at work.
Tattoo artists are a group unto themselves. One tattoo studio in Alabama is reaching out to its clients and encouraging them to embrace religion. Greg Ashcraft is an evangelical artist, covering people’s skin with religious scenes and sayings.
According to the story people are coming to him because of his higher standards and morals.
Listen to the story.
Re: Prayer Request
Sally went into emergency surgery around 3 a.m. this morning. A blood clot was also found and the doctors felt it could be life threatening. They went into surgery and Jose said it would likely be a 4-5 hour surgery. As of 6 a.m. the doctors had not updated the family. Jose sounded worn down and tired but hopeful.