This is scary for me. I'm used to my dad being the strong, healthy one. I'm used to him taking care of me -- driving me to appointments, giving me additional support & wisdom, coming into my "bedroom" many times a day asking me how I'm doing, making me coffee. I haven't seen him for over a week (because he's in the hospital and of germs) and I miss him a lot.
We still don't have a diagnosis and that is difficult as well too. So until work) then he will remain in hospital and I at home and will continue to pray.
No one like to see their dad weak.
DAD SAYS:
23 pokes (IV or blood)
4 X-rays
1 CT
4-5 cameras up nose
1 under anaesthetic - examined epiglottis, vocal cords, etc; took two laser biopsies
8 approx. specialists seen (approx. 4 ENTs, 1 speech therapist, 2 infectious specialists)
All biopsies, bloodwork, etc. are within normal except for a bacterial infection in my throat which has caused me to stop swallowing including my own saliva. If things do not improve this weekend, they will insert a food tube directly into my stomach.
Pray for healing so that I don't need this procedure.
Must celebrate birthdays with a balloon & tiara
Praying for your dad and for doctors to determine the cause and find healing. It is difficult for us as dads to be sick and not be able to do things for our families. God, please bring your healing touch and peace to this dad and daughter.
ReplyDeletePraying God's presence, power and healing to surround each of you, for His strength to engulf not only you and your Dad but for your husband, Mom and Nicole and her family. Praying for much wisdom for the Doctors and specialists so they might find out quickly what is causing your Dad's problem. Love to your all.
ReplyDeleteJoyce and family.