Dave had an x-ray of his stomach and lungs and a CAT scan has been ordered for later today. They are wanting to monitor his infection and are concerned a pseudo-cyst is forming around his pancreas. His pancreas enzymes have increased since he started eating, which means his pancreas is not reacting well. Dave is a little down this morning. The trauma team said the food intake is not going as well as they had hoped. He is not nauseous, but he is not able to consume as much food as he needs to sustain his infected body and will most likely have to have another PICC line. The food is making his already distended belly even more taut. This morning he ate about 2/3 cup of cream of wheat and 4 ounces of grape juice. Dave continues to have the breathing episodes and they are increasing in frequency. His white blood count is holding around 30,000, the doctors are pleased it is not increasing (normal is 4,000-11,000). Thank you for your prayers and kind words. It is so encouraging to our family, especially Dave and Diane as they wait on the Lord's timing.

Prayer Requests:

• Dave will be able to eat enough calories orally to not require another PICC line.


• Dave's breathing episodes will diminish.


• Dave will have good results from the tests today.


• Wisdom for the doctors as they determine the best plan of treatment for Dave.


• Strength for Diane as she faithfully stays by Dave's side.


• Strength, healing, and a positive attitude for Dave.