Update # 58

I just got off the phone with Kendahl. She is on her way back from Knoxville.

As you have read from her last couple posts, Dave's condition has stabilized since Friday. This is a praise report! Thank you for your praying!

Kendahl said that Dave's blood pressure is good and that his kidneys are functioning well and won't need to go on dialysis. His heart rate is good too. Dave's body is fighting the infections.

Here are some very specific prayer requests:

1. Dave's platelet count is still low. As previously mentioned, a normal count is 200,000 and Dave's are now at 19,000. It was as at 12,000 and as high as 58,000 in the last several days. It is important that this count continues to climb.

2. Dave will undergo a surgery this afternoon or this evening. The doctor's will place a screen in Dave's vein to block the blood clot in his pelvis. The hope is that when the clot begins to move that it will be "blocked" by the screen and not be a danger to his vital organs. Let's pray for a successful surgery and that the clot will be gone soon.

3. Perhaps the biggest prayer request right now is for healing to Dave's wound. There aren't too many options left...expect for Dave's body to heal it on it's own. This is a frustration and concern by everyone.

4. Please pray for Dave's infections to be completely gone from his body. And pray that he will be protected from new ones. As mentioned, he is fighting the infections, but they are serious and they take a lot to be eradicated.

5. Lastly, Dave has been experiencing a lot of anxiety. He is having trouble sleeping because of the changes in his medication. This and just the environment of the ICU is taking a toll on Dave's emotions and overall sense of well being. Let's pray that Dave will experience more sleep and peace.

Thank you all for your continued prayers and taking this journey with Dave. Let's continue to intercede on his behalf.