Update 5/16 5:45pm

Here's the latest on Dylan, as of about an hour ago:

Dylan underwent about 4 hours of dialysis this afternoon to remove more fluid. Two doctors have said that they would like to move Dylan back to ICU where the slower and more effective dialysis process can take place. It's not clear yet whether he'll make that move or when.

Also, Dylan had another restless night. He woke up every hour for 10-15 minutes and then fell back asleep. Fortunately, he slept solidly from 7-10:30am this morning. Please pray for rest for him, Gary, and Debbie.

Dylan is in a good bit of pain whenever he has to be moved, which can be as much as 7 times/day just to change his sheets alone. His skin is very sensitive due to all the blistering, and the fluid on his lower body causes discomfort when he is moved. Please pray for this fluid to be removed (perhaps thru ICU dialysis, if this is best), so that Dylan's pain subsides. Improved kidney function would be even better.

Doctors also told Gary and Debbie today that the tissue sample they collected from Dylan's liver biopsy yesterday turned out not to be large enough. No word yet on whether they'll take another larger one, or how they would do this. The doctors are a bit frustrated, Gary and Debbie are tired, and it's probably as important as ever that we intercede for them. Let's pray that God would sustain them with His comfort and give them the faith necessary to meet these challenges and continue to praise and trust Him regardless.

One bright spot: Dylan's blood pressure and heart rate have increased to healthier levels and stabilized. It's very possible, according to the doctors, that this indicates that the antibiotics Dylan is taking are effectively treating the strep infection in his blood.

Thanks to all for your prayers. We'll update as we know more.

Blessings,
Kyle