Around six this morning Jackson's nurse called to update us that he was having some difficulty breathing and there was a problem with air in his arterial line. She said they were moving him back to CICU (room 3), and replacing the line. After I arrived a chest X-ray showed fluid around his left lung. The chest tube had stopped working and then actually fell out altogether. They are replacing this as well. They are searching for a cause for the severe agitation he's been having (though he's actually resting very well right now). He is back on high flow oxygen but if it doesn't work sufficiently they will have to intubate him again.
Thank you for praying for us so far! Please continue as we are brought to mind. I was helped by this verse.
God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear
though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into
the heart of the sea...
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God...
God is in the midst of her;
she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns. (Psalm 46:1-5 ESV)
These verses made me think of Psalm 62. "My soul waits in silence for God only; from Him is my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken." (vs 1-2) David repeats himself and then says "I shall not be shaken." (vs 6) How fears can overwhelm us! But what peace when the Lord speaks personally to us. Praying for our little pal Jackson and for you all.
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