jmb3450's Journal, 01 July 2014

Here's an update on my friend Brett. First let's go back to last Wednesday, he was found in his bed with no detectable pulse, unconscious, when paramedics got there he was only taking 4 breaths a minute. Went to the hospital septic, with lung and kidney failure, and was put in ICU on a respirator. One lung was partially collapsed and they were filled with fluid. He's diabetic, partially paralyzed, had his legs amputated several years ago, kidneys only functioning at about 50% when he's well. He's had a tough life health-wise.

I went to see him last night, he was sitting up in his wheelchair. Kidneys are working and as functional as before he got sick. Lungs have no fluid and are fully inflated. His white blood count is normal, it appears the infection is gone. There appears to be no damage to his lungs, kidneys, brain, or heart from all of this. He may be released to go home as early as today. We sang some songs together and had a good visit.

What a turn-around in 5 days, I would say it's miraculous. Thank you to everyone who's prayed and sent positive thoughts and well wishes...there were many many people praying locally and not so local. While I don't understand God's ways and why this happened, I'm thankful for the healing. Brett has touched many people and had a positive effect on many lives over the years, at the very least this is a continuation of that. God's not done with him yet. Continued prayers and good thoughts for him are appreciated, thanks again.

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1598 kcal

Fat: 49.44g | Prot: 168.71g | Carb: 146.79g.   Breakfast: Coffee (Dry, Powder with Whitener, Reduced Calorie), Trader Joe's Chia Seeds, Nestle Chocolate Milk Powder, Dannon Light & Fit Greek Blends - Raspberry Chocolate, Spinach (Chopped or Leaf, Frozen), Top Care Whey and Soy Protein, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk. Lunch: Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, Fiber One Traditional White Wrap, Yellow Mustard, Bumble Bee Solid White Albacore in Water. Dinner: Kraft Natural Shredded 2% Milk Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperidge Farm White Sliders Mini Buns, Low Fat American Cheese, Kraft Miracle Whip Light Dressing, Rothbury Farms Ranch Salad Toppers, Fresh & Easy Romaine Lettuce, Black Pepper, Salt, Wal-Mart Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast. Snacks/Other: Sweet Cherries, Baileys Coffee Creamer - Toffee Almond Cream, Ken's Steak House Lite Northern Italian, Dannon Light & Fit Greek Blends - Strawberry Cheesecake, Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Miniatures (1), Lay's Kettle Cooked Mesquite BBQ Chips. more...

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Activities & Exercise: Driving - 2 hours, Desk Work - 6 hours, Standing - 1 hour, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 45 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 15 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...