I spoke with Gary this morning, and Dylan is "holding his own" today. He's still on dialysis, and they will find out later today how much more fluid has been removed from Dylan's lungs. His liver has not worsened and seems pretty stable. The doctors also did the CT scan late last night on Dylan's stomach, and Gary and Debbie are awaiting results from that. The purpose of the scan was to check for possible infection. Doctors also inserted the feeding tube, and while Dylan is not especially fond of it, he has been alert enough to understand why Gary and Debbie have said it is necessary. We should pray that the nutrition Dylan receives from the feeding tube helps him regain his strength and begin to heal. On the whole, Dylan seems more alert today than yesterday, although there is still some disorientation. He's swollen and not particularly comfortable right now, but he's not any worse.
Gary and Debbie were also able to get 5-6 hours of sleep last night. Not a lot, but certainly an improvement on earlier this week. Pray for them to have continued strength and energy. They've been through an emotionally and physically exhausting week.
Kyle
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Dylan, Debbie, and Gary,
We love you guys and are regularly praying for all of you. We will pray today that the nutrition Dylan receives from the feeding tube will strengthen him physically. We'll also pray for you, Debbie and Gary, that God will sustain you and give you rest.
Todd & Eunice
Kyle,
Thanks so much for the updates that your posting for all of us. It helps us to be specific in our prayers for the Shugart's.
Todd & Eunice
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