I spoke with Jen this evening and Brian has taken a turn for the worse early this afternoon. There is too much fluid on his brain and the doctors had to insert a tube to drain it. He also has an infection in his lungs. This evening they informed Jen that they would be doing a bronchoscopy. They are planning on washing out the lungs with a saline solution to clean them out.
Jen herself is still having a lot of back pain. She was able to eat a good solid meal this evening and is feeling better in that regards but keep her physical needs in your prayers as she is still driving back and forth and sitting in the uncomfortable hospital chairs.
Her dad flew in last night so he is there with Shirley now and KariAnne and Joseph are staying with them.
Jen told me she was blessed and encouraged by this weeks Grace to You as Pastor MacArthur taught on suffering. God also used another radio ministry on suffering to minister to Jen as she trusts in Him during this time. She is continuing to place her trust in God's sovereignty and relying on Him for her comfort and strength.
Update 9
Jen called me at 10 this evening to let us know that the Bronchoscopy went well and they were able to clean out a lot of the infection. The doctors have said no visitors for Brian at this time.
Please continue to uphold them in your prayers.
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I really have appreciated being able to look up on the internet and see the blogs you have posted for Brian and Jennifer. I have tried to post comments but for some reason, I can’t make it work. We are praying for them and for the whole family during this terribly difficult time.
ReplyDeleteMartha Buckingham
Barbie found the link to this blog from Facebook- we have been watching and praying from afar. We have passed on the info to some here in Greenville that have known Brian and they are praying as well. It was my weekend at the hospital and when rounding in the ICU's I must say I was praying for Brian even as I was seeing others...our hearts are deeply touched by the comments and pictures. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian and all the family. We'll keep following...
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