Dave Carpenter: Friday, August 29

Monday, September 1, 2008

Friday, August 29

Dave's WBC is 20,700, down again!!!! Today was another great day for Dave! He was able to eat all 3 meals and keep them down, PTL! The doctors advanced his JP tube another 2 cm. He hasn't had any hiccups and consequently no breathing episodes either!

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6/17
**PRAISE- Dave is home!

**Please continue to pray for a fast and full recovery.

6/16
**PRAISE- Dave gets to come home tomorrow!
**PRAISE- It's been one year since Dave's accident, God has brought him so far!

**Please continue to pray for a fast and full recovery.

6/15
**Please continue to pray for a quick recovery.
**Please pray for Dave's kidneys to function a little bit better.

6/14
**Please pray for a quick and full recovery!

**PRAISE- Another good day for Dave!

6/13
**Please pray Dave's pain would be manageable. Answer: Dave's pain has been very manageable today!
**Please pray Dave doesn't get any infections. Answer: Dave doesn't have a temperature!

**PRAISE- The doctors were able to change Dave's meds yesterday to help with pain control.

6/12
**Please pray Dave will recover quickly.
**Please pray Dave will remain infection free.

**PRAISE- Dave's surgery went great!

6/10
**Please pray that Dave will not be anxious prior to his surgery.
**Please pray for Dr Young as he performs Dave's hernia repair. Answer: Dave's surgery went very well!!
**Please pray Dave will recover quickly.

**PRAISE- Dave's results from the colonoscopy and prostate biopsy were cancer free!!!

4/17
**PRAISE- Dave is home!!!!

**Please pray that Dave will be able to keep his lunch down and come home today.

**PRAISE- Dave was able to keep the Sprite down this morning!

4/16
** Please pray will that Dave could begin a clear liquid diet.
** Please pray that Dave would be well enough to come home by Saturday.
**Please pray that Dave's body would be able to fight off the fungal infection.

**PRAISE- The surgery went very well.

4/15
**Please pray Dave's surgery to fix the gastric tube tunnel will go well tomorrow. Answer: The surgery went very well.

4/14
**Please pray Dave's hernia repair procedure goes well on Thursday. Answer: The hernia repair will be done at a later date.
**Please pray the doctors will also be able to fix the leaking caused by the gastric tube.

3/13
**Please pray Dave will continue to heal.
**Please pray for Dave's upcoming hernia repair surgery.

**PRAISE - Dave's overnight stay at UNMC proved only the flu!
**PRAISE - Dave had his G-tube taken out, he is now tubeless!!!!!

12/18
**Please pray Dave's temperature will go back down to normal.
**Please pray the bile duct will be completely healed.

**PRAISE- Dave had the t-tube taken out!!!!

12/11
**Please pray the t-tube will come out smoothly. Answer: The t-tube is out with no problems!
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's bile duct.

**PRAISE- They tied off Dave's t-tube! The next step is taking it out.

10/23
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's bile duct.
**Please continue to pray for weight gain, strength, and stamina.

**PRAISE- Dave's ankle is completely healed!

10/8
**Please continue to pray for Dave's bile duct to heal and for wisdom for the doctors.
**Please continue to pray for weight gain and strength. Answer: Dave has gained 8 pounds since being home!

PRAISE- Dave is getting stronger daily!!!

9/24
**Please continue to pray for Dave's bile duct to heal.
**Please pray for Dave to gain weight and strength.

**PRAISE- Dave's appointments went well!!

9/17
**PRAISE- Dave is home!!!!

**Please continue to pray for Dave's rehabilitation.
**Please pray for Dave's upcoming surgery.

9/16
**Please pray for Dave's WBC to continue coming down.
**Please pray for strength, stamina, and perseverance as Dave rehabs.

**PRAISE- Dave is coming home tomorrow!!!!!!!
**PRAISE- Dave is no longer receiving tube feedings!!

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

9/15
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining the results of the CT scan on Friday.
**Please pray Dave's WBC will continue coming down.
**Please pray for strength, stamina, and perseverance for Dave as he rehabs.

**PRAISE- Dave continues to get stronger every day!!

9/14
**Please pray Dave's WBC will continue coming down toward the normal range.
**Please pray for strength and stamina for Dave as he rehabs.

9/11
**Please pray Dave's WBC will continue coming down toward the normal range.
**Please pray for stamina for Dave in the rehab process.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

**PRAISE- Dave is often walking without a cane!

9/9
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

9/7
**Please pray for a smooth transition for Dave and also for clarity and wisdom for the doctors and nurses as they become familiar with Dave's case.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
**Please pray for OT and PT tomorrow.

**Praise - Dave is getting stronger every day!

9/5
**Please pray that the transition to Madonna will go smoothly.

**PRAISE- Dave is moving to Madonna today!

9/4
**Please pray for the leaking bile.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

**PRAISE- Dave no longer needs the walker!!!!

9/3
**Please pray for the bile leaking from Dave's bile duct and wisdom for the doctors in this area.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

**PRAISE- Harvey went home tonight!!!
**PRAISE- Dave's calorie intake has improved drastically!!!

9/2
**Please pray for the bile leaking from Dave's bile duct and wisdom for the doctors in this area.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
**Please pray for complete healing for Harvey.

9/1
**Please pray for Dave's test tomorrow and for wisdom for the doctors.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition and nausea.
**Please continue to pray for complete healing of Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

8/28
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition and nausea.

**PRAISE- Dave didn't throw up today!!!!

8/27
**Please keep praying for Dave's malnutrition and nausea.

**PRAISE- Dave walked without a walker!!!!

8/26
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition and nausea.

**PRAISE- Dave did not have any breathing episodes today!

8/25
**Please pray for clarity of the CT scan. Answer: everything is the same on the CAT scan. But, the lung looks better!
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in deciding how to remedy Dave's malnurishment.
**Please pray that Dave will no longer be nauseous.

**PRAISE- Dave hasn't had any breathing episodes today.

8/23
**Please pray for no hiccups or breathing episodes.
**Please pray for the WBC to get to a normal level.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

8/22
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining what is causing the increased WBC.
**Please pray for no hiccups or breathing episodes.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

**PRAISE- They removed the tube from Dave's back in IR!

8/21
**Please pray for Dave's trip to IR tomorrow.
**Please pray for no hiccups or breathing episodes.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining what is causing the increased WBC.

**PRAISE- Dave's WBC went down again today, 30,000!
**PRAISE- Dave's left ankle is completely healed, no more boot!!

James 5:16b
The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.

8/20
**Please pray for no hiccups or breathing episodes.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining what is causing the increased WBC.

**PRAISE- Dave's WBC went down again today!

8/19
**Please pray Dave's trip to IR tomorrow will go well. Answer: They left the tube in and will check again on Friday.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining what is causing the increased WBC.

**PRAISE- Dave's WBC went down today!

8/18
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in determining what is causing the increased WBC.

**PRAISE- Dave's kidneys function continues to increase!!!
**PRAISE- Dave continues to do well in PT!!!

8/16
**Please pray Dave's trip to Interventional Radiology would be painless and successful. Answer: They were able to get the fluid from Dave's abdomen.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

8/15
**Please pray Dave's trip to Interventional Radiology would be painless and successful. Answer: There was less pain this time, however, Dave will go back to IR today for a risky aspiration of abdominal fluid.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors regarding Dave's rising WBC.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

8/14
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors regarding Dave's rising WBC.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for Dave not to be anxious and to lean on God.

8/13
**Please pray for a safe and comfortable transfer to Madonna. Answer: Dave's transfer to Madonna was postponed again.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

**PRAISE- Still no hiccups or breathing episodes!

8/12
**Please pray for a safe and comfortable transfer to Madonna. Answer: Dave's transfer to Madonna was postponed until 8/14.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's malnutrition.

**PRAISE- Dave is moving to Madonna tomorrow!!!!!!!
**PRAISE- Dave has not had hiccups today and consequently no breathing episodes either!!!!!!!!

8/11
**Please pray for Dave's malnutrition.
**Please pray for Dave's hiccups and breathing episodes.
**Please pray for continued endurance in physical therapy.

**PRAISE- No breathing episodes today!
**PRAISE- Dave didn't have hiccups very often today!

8/9
**Please pray for Dave's hiccups.
**Please pray for continued endurance in physical therapy.

8/8
**Please continue to pray that Dave would not have hiccups or breathing episodes.
**Please continue to pray for the full function of Dave's kidneys, pancreas, and liver.
**Please pray that Dave no longer has fluid on his right lung.

**PRAISE- Dave walked (with his walker) for the first time!

8/7
**Please continue to pray that Dave would no longer have the breathing episodes.
**Please pray the doctors will have wisdom especially regarding the leaking bile.
**Please pray that Dave no longer has fluid on his right lung.
**Please pray that Dave would not have hiccups.
**Please continue to pray for the full function of Dave's kidneys, pancreas, and liver.

**PRAISE- Dave was able to go outside yesterday!

Psalm 139: 14
I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.

8/5
**Please continue to pray that Dave would no longer have the breathing episodes.
**Please pray that Dave no longer has fluid on his right lung.
**Please pray that Dave would not have hiccups.
**Please continue to pray for the full function of Dave's kidneys, pancreas, and liver.

**PRAISE- Dave can put his full weight on his left leg!
**PRAISE- Dave is getting stronger daily!

8/4
**Please pray that Dave would not have any more breathing episodes!
**Please pray that Dave would not have hiccups.
**Please continue to pray for the full function of Dave's kidneys, pancreas, and liver.
**Please continue to pray that there would no longer be fluid in Dave's right lung.

**PRAISE- Dave's kidneys started functioning better!!!!

8/2
**Please pray that Dave would not have any more breathing episodes!
**Please pray that Dave would not have hiccups!
**Please continue to pray for the function of Dave's organs.

8/1
**Please pray for strength and comfort for Diane.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors regarding all of Dave's perplexing issues.
**Please pray for patience and perseverance for Dave.
**Please pray about the fluid filling Dave's right lung again.

**PRAISE- God formed Dave's body and nothing goes unnoticed by Him.

7/31
**Please pray the bile leak will heal itself without surgical intervention.
**Please continue to pray for all of Dave's organs to regain full function.
**Please pray for Dave to continue to have a good attitude and to lean on the Lord.

**PRAISE- Dave is getting stronger daily!

7/30
**Please continue to pray for Dave's liver, kidney, and pancreas function.
**Please continue to pray for Dave to have patience and perseverance.

**PRAISE- Dave was much more comfortable today!

7/29
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors in deciding if Dave needs to have a bone marrow biopsy. Answer: ID told Dave not to worry about the bone marrow biopsy.
**Please continue to pray that Dave will be comfortable. Answer: Dave was in less pain today, 7/30.
**Please continue to pray for Dave to have patience and perseverance.

7/28
**Please pray that Dave's pain will be controllable.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas function.
**Please continue to pray for Dave to have patience and perseverance.

7/26
**Please continue to pray for Dave's kidney, liver, and pancreas function.
**Please pray for wisdom for Dave and Diane as they make a decision about aspirating the lung. Answer: The fluid from Dave's lung was aspirated 7/28.
**Please pray that Dave will get good rest and that he will continue to have a good attitude.

7/25
**Please continue to pray for Dave's kidney function.
**Please pray the bile ducts and t-tube are functioning properly. Answer: The bile ducts are continuing to improve, but are still leaking into a drainage tube.
**Please pray for the fluid in Dave's lung.
**Please pray that Dave's ankle has healed enough to be weight bearing. Answer: Dave can begin putting some weight on his ankle.

**PRAISE- Dave is in his new room on the telemetry floor!

7/24
**Please pray for Dave's kidneys to regain full function. Answer: Dave had his largest output of urine to date, 7/25!
**Please pray Dave will not have to have his lungs aspirated.
**Please pray Dave's ankle will heal properly without surgery.
**Please continue to pray for patience and perseverance for Dave.

**PRAISE- Dave is no longer in ICU!

7/23
**Please pray for patience and perseverance for Dave.
**Please continue to pray for his liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
**Please continue to pray for wisdom for all the doctors.

7/22
**Please continue to pray for wisdom for the doctors.
**Please pray for healing and comfort for Dave.

**PRAISE- Dave's blood pressure remained stable during HD!

7/21
**Please pray that Dave's procedure this afternoon goes well. Answer: The tunnel catheter for dialysis is in with no problems!
**Please pray that Dave's blood pressure remains stable and he is able to do longer runs of dialysis.
**Please continue to pray that Dave remains emotionally and spiritually strong, the Lord has given him incredible endurance so far.

7/20
**Please pray for healing and comfort for Dave.
**Please continue to pray for wisdom for the doctors.
**Please continue to pray for his upset stomach.

7/18
**Please pray for comfort for Dave as he is not feeling well. Answer: Dave did start feeling better late this afternoon.
**Please pray Dave's digestive system will be able to process the food they are giving him. Answer: The CT scan showed the contrast had gone through Dave's digestive tract.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's kidneys, liver, & pancreas.
**Please pray Dave's blood pressure will remain stable and he will be able to tolerate dialysis.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors.

**PRAISE- Dave went outside on Thursday!!!

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you. Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

7/16
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors, especially regarding the line/port they need to put in.
**Please pray the doctors will be able to determine the reason for Dave's recurring rash.
**Please pray Dave's blood pressure will remain stable and he will be able to tolerate dialysis.
**Please continue to pray that all of Dave's organs will function correctly.

**PRAISE- Dave is getting stronger daily!

7/15
**Please pray the doctors can put in a central line.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas.
**Please continue to pray for wisdom for Dave's doctors.

**PRAISE- Dave doesn't have hiccups today!

7/14
**Please pray for Dave as he possibly has a blood clot in his left arm. Answer: Dave does have a blood clot in his left arm, but it isn't in a surface vein and not in his shoulder. The "best" place to have a clot.
**Please pray Dave's hiccups would stop so they doctors can put in a central line (for IV fluids). Answer: The hiccups did stop around 10:00 pm on 7/14. Still no central line yet.
**Please continue to pray for proper function of Dave's organs.

**PRAISE- Dave was able to get out of bed, he sat in a chair for over 2 hours!!!!!

7/13
**Please continue to pray for proper function of Dave's organs.
**Please pray that the antibiotics will effectively treat Dave's bladder infection.
**Continue to pray for peace and comfort for Dave, specifically while using the BiPAP machine.

7/12
**Please keep praying for Dave's heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas to function correctly.
**Please pray Dave's blood pressure will remain stable when on dialysis today. Answer: So far, so good as of 10:30pm
**Please continue to pray Dave will feel God's peace when using the bipap machine. Answer: It went fairly well this afternoon. The doctors may have decided to give Dave a break as it has been almost 6 hours since the last treatment.
**PRAISE- Dave was able to stand up during PT!

Psalm 18:2-3a
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised

7/11
**Please pray Dave's heart will function correctly. Answer: No more heart issues last night!
**Please pray Dave's liver, kidneys, and pancreas will continue to heal.
**Please continue to pray Dave will be filled with peace when on by-pap.
**Please pray Dave's blood pressure will remain stable when on dialysis tomorrow.

**PRAISE- Dave's rash and temperature continue to get better!
**PRAISE- Dave was able to tolerate dialysis for 24 hours!

7/10
**Please pray Dave will be filled with peace when on the bipap (breathing machine).
**Please pray Dave will be able to tolerate dialysis today. Answer: Dave was on dialysis for 24 hours!
**Please pray Dave's kidneys, liver, and pancreas will continue to make progress.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count has increased!
**PRAISE- Dave's rash has decreased (minimally)!
**PRAISE- Dave's temperature has come down a little!

7/8
**Please pray for the infectious disease doctors in choosing the most effective antibiotic. Answer: The doctors decided NOT to start Dave on another antibiotic. Please continue to pray for wisdom.
**Please pray for comfort for Dave.
**Please pray the doctors will be able to see with God's eyes and won't miss any details. Answer: The doctors did find some fluid in his abdomen that they removed on 7/9.
**Please pray the CT scan will go well. Answer: Dave's organs look just as good or better than they did before!
**Please continue to pray Dave's temperature would come down.
**Please continue to pray that Dave's white blood count would increase and the rash would diminish.

**PRAISE- Dave remains in good spirits despite not feeling well, what an awesome testimony!

7/7
**Please pray that Dave's temperature would come down.
**Please continue to pray that Dave's white blood count would increase and the rash would go away.
**Please pray for wisdom for the infectious disease doctors as they try to discern what is causing the high temp, rash, and low white cell count.

7/6
**Please pray that Dave's white blood count would increase (never thought we would be asking for that!), his temperature would decrease, and his rash would fade.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors as they are monitoring Dave's kidneys and possible internal bleeding.

7/5
**Please pray that the doctors will find the source of the internal bleeding and proceed appropriately. Answer: The internal bleeding doesn't appear to be too severe. They will monitor Dave's blood and CT scans.
**Please pray that the doctors can find the cause of Dave's rising temperature and that it will go down.
**Please pray that the procedure will go well.Answer: The PICC was placed in his arm and the port removed from his chest. Thank you for your prayers.
**Please pray for wisdom for the doctors and healing for Dave.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count is 9,500!

7/4
**Please continue to pray for comfort and healing for Dave.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count is 11,000!!!!!

Matthew 19:26
...but with God all things are possible.

7/3
**Please pray that Dave's pain will be manageable.
**Please pray Dave will be able to rest peacefully.
**Please continue to pray that Dave's pancreatitis will diminish.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's liver and kidneys.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count is down again, 15,000!
**PRAISE- Dave is awake and talking!
**PRAISE- Dave does NOT have a ventilator anymore!

7/2
** Please pray that Dave's pancreas will calm down.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's fever and white blood count.
**Please pray for wisdom for the new doctors treating Dave.

**PRAISE - Dave is almost fully awake.
**PRAISE - Dave had great doctors/residents the last couple of weeks.

7/1
**Please pray that Dave will not need surgery for the bile leak.
**Please continue to pray that Dave does not have brain damage.
**Please continue to pray for the pancreatitis to calm down.
**Please keep praying for Dave's white blood count to diminish.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count decreased to 48,000!
**PRAISE- Dave is responding to commands and becoming more conscious.

6/30
**Please pray that Dave does NOT have any brain damage.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's pancreatitis to calm down.
**Please continue to pray for Dave's white blood count to decrease.
**Please pray that Dave's bile leak will not require surgery.
**Finally, please continue to pray for wisdom for the doctors and strength, healing, and comfort for Dave.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count decreased to 73,000!

6/29
**Please pray that Dave's white blood count will continue to decrease.
**Pray that Dave's pancreatitis will calm down.
**Pray that Dave will be able to continue on dialysis and his vitals would remain strong.

**PRAISE- Dave's white blood count decreased to 81,000!

6/28
**Please pray - Dave's temperature continues to rise as does his heart rate. His blood pressure is okay. Answer: After using a coooling blanket, Dave's temperature and heart rate are now within an acceptable range.
**Our other requests remain the same. Thank you for your continued prayers.

6/27
**Please pray that Dave's white blood count will decrease.
**Pray that Dave's pancreatitis will calm down.
**Pray that Dave will be able to continue on dialysis and his swelling will go down. Answer: Dave was able to continue on dialysis all day.
**Pray that Dave's heart will remain strong and regular. Answer: The EKG tests came back normal.

**PRAISE- Dave's numbers look better.
**PRAISE- Dave's liver continues to function at an acceptable level.

6/26
**Pray that the surgery today is successful, with no complications. That Dr Young, Dr Grant, Dr Hutchens, and the other doctors will have the eyes of God. Answer: The doctors said the surgery went well. They were able to accomplish a little more than planned.
**Pray for Dave's stability and healing. Answer: Dave received more oxygen during surgery. Please continue to pray for his blood pressure, heart rate, and white blood count.

James 5:16 The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

6/25
**Dave has acute kidney failure and the doctors started him on dialysis. Please pray that Dave's body responds in a positive way. Answer: Dave responded well to the dialysis and his numbers are better! Dialysis took off 3 liters of fluid, approximately 7 lbs!
**The doctors would like to perform surgery again either yet today or tomorrow. They plan to open him back up, look everything over, and 'flush everything out'. Please pray that the surgery is successful, with no complications. Surgery is Thursday at 10:30am
**Please continue to pray for the infection.

**PRAISE- Dave's liver continues to function at an acceptable level.
**PRAISE- Dave's vitals remain stable.

6/24
**Dave has developed a pretty severe infection, pray that the antibiotics would be successful.
**That Dave's kidneys would function effectively so he would not have to go on dialysis.
**That Dave's liver would continue to function at a level that would not require surgery any time soon.
**Wisdom for the doctors.
**Continued strength, healing, and comfort for Dave.

Thank you for keeping Dave in your prayers. We apprecitate it so much!