praise the lord
Today is 1-4-2000 My wife, Lisa has steadily improved since the last update. Her kidneys have begun to produce good quantities of clear urine, and that means they are doing at least part of their job. The kidneys also regulate the electrolytes in the blood, and that part is not working very well yet. She had dialysis yesterday, to "...wash, but not dry" her blood, according to the Dr. (They didn't have to remove any fluid.) He still expects the kidneys to heal 100%, and is keeping her in the hospital for a few more days to monitor her blood chemistry. If she continues to need dialysis, he will release her as an outpatient, to return periodically until her blood levels are acceptable. At most, if that is necessary, he doesn't expect it to take longer than a month or two. The end of her ordeal is very near. Thank you all for your prayers. The nurses repeatedly have told me that they cannot believe how quickly she has recovered for as sick as she was. My reply was simply, it's not "natural." The Lord has his hand on her, and she will fully recover. I know your prayers have been instrumental in her speedy recovery. She is feeling better, and is reflecting on what has happened. The Dr. likens it to post-traumatic stress disorder. She is realizing what she has been through, and is experiencing some depression. A bit of my time is now spent with her, holding her hand and crying with her. Pray that her faith will be strengthened. I'll send an update when she comes home. Until then, she has three specific requests for prayer: Kidney function to 100% recovery Numbness in fingers to go away A more intimate relationship with Jesus thanks again, dave
