Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Update II on my father

Quick update:
We saw my father at 8:00 p.m. and spoke with the doc's assistant. They said he "is doing o.k. We are still going to let him sleep and let the heart continue to rest and heal." Between two open heart surgeries in 48 hours, the heart definitely needs to heal.
He was resting soundly with a blood pressure of 110/60. The kidneys are outputting as of now. The goal is for him to have a peaceful, restful night; and then look to take him off the ventilator sometime tomorrow. He has been on life support/ventilator for 41 hours straight now. They must get him off soon to prevent pnemonia.
His "shading" is somewhat better as they have air pressured wraps on his legs. They did not have to have dialysis today which was a great blessing. Please pray with us tonight that he continues to rest and heal and that his vitals continue to better.
We love you all and praise the Lord for His blessings!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated. Praying earnestly that your father continues to improve and that God will be close to your family at this time

Michele

Anonymous said...

Thank you for all the updates on Bro. Burke! We have been praying for him and all your family! May the Lord wrap His loving protective hands around each of you and His healing hands on Bro Burke! In Christ's Love, Billy and Niki Mathis

Justin Beam #21 said...

Thank Bro. Travis for putting all this up! i havnt heard anything about him today until now when i just read this! im glad he is doing ok! ive been praying like crazy for him and all you guys! the Lord is faithful and always has His way for the best and He wont stop now! im praying for His will that He would get the glory! if you talk to him tomorrow tell him im still praying for him! love you guys! thanks for updateing it!

Justin Beam

Kristy said...

We are praying for you all here in Bullhead City.


Mike and Kristy McKinley

Anonymous said...

We are in fervent prayer for Bro Burke and the entire family. I appreciate you blogging and keeping everyone notified. Our church down here in Ga is praying too. Eileen and Cleston Cox and Family

Anonymous said...

Thank you for keeping us updated. We are praying for your Dad's recovery and for comfort for the rest of you. My God work His will. If there is anything I can do here at home please let me know. Love and prayers to each of you. The Websters