March 19, 2008

All -

The latest isn't great news. The infection is a blood infection, which on its own, is very serious. Its source was most likely one of the many IV tubes. Worst case is that it has embedded in the heart itself which would mean 4-6 weeks of IV antibiotics. Best case is the currently flowing antibiotics will knock it down quickly. He is still struggling with fever--the primary stats are still looking good (Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, etc).

Please pray that he respond well to his medications, that the infection gets killed off quickly, and that Nate gets back off the ventilator soon.

Thanks for your support! Please forgive our being non-responsive to your emails--they are all read & very much appreciated. :-)

Erik & Trisha