5-4-10---Robin’s Condition is Improving, I Do Believe (Afternoon)

I visited Robin at 9:30 and again at 11:30, and the transformation between those two visits was amazing! At 9:30, Robin was just barely better than last night. She was a little more aware and alert, and able to communicate without drifting into sleep in mid-sentence. But by 11:30, she was fully awake, her blood pressure reasonable (perhaps even high), her temperature was not high, and she had finished three cups of apple juice and was working on a large cup of (what looked like) tropical punch (actually, radioactive dye).

The infectious disease doctor came by while I was there, and he was clearly pleased by her progress. He said that Robin had been in “Septic Shock.” If you want to really understand how sick Robin was, read one of the following:

      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_shock

      https://health.google.com/health/ref/Septic+shock.

“Septic Shock” explains all the symptoms that I was seeing including the wild “roller-coaster” temperatures, “loopieness,“ low blood pressure, etc. This Septic Shock is pretty scary stuff! The doctor explained that her improvement was due to the effect of the IV antibiotic (But I think we of Faith KNOW that there were other factors involved).

The reason for the radioactive tropical punch was to get CAT Scans of Robin’s abdomen, particularly her kidneys. Apparently, the bug that was causing all this trouble might have caused puss or other damage to the kidneys. (As I was writing this, they wheeled Rob in by the waiting room on her way to the CAT Scan.) I am not sure when we will get a response regarding the CAT Scans, but the Infectious Disease doctor said he would see us tomorrow.

Apparently, if Robin’s blood pressure remains good after the removal of the medication, she might be moved back into a regular room.

THANK YOU to everyone who has been mobilizing the “Prayer Force” on Robin’s behalf. When we prayed together this morning, we were remembering the Gospel of the cure of the Centurion’s servant (Mt.8, 5-13) when the Centurion said, "Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” We could clearly identify with the man who felt so undeserving, yet had such strong faith.

I apologize, in advance for not responding to each individual who has offered so much more than just words of support, concern, and empathy. Robin and I feel truly BLESSED to be surrounded by a family of loving and caring people (or “Angels,” as Robin calls you).

I will try to send another message if/when something changes. Until then, please continue the good work that you have started by keeping Robin in your thoughts and prayers.

                  --- Larry