We all had a great visit with Clem. His sister, Mom and I got a chance to talk with him and hold his hand. Oh, and I did get a chance to give him that "suga" and to love him up. Thanks to our family in Hot Springs for your message today--much love to you. And thank you, thank you, thank you to so many for all your love, prayers, assistance and support. We just couldn't do this without you. The Lord is answering all our prayers. Keep strong in the faith. DV
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
mid-day, 1/2/08
Clem was doing much better when we saw him at the 10 am visit. He is much more calm and rational; much like the usual Clem. This was a relief. But the CAT scan they ran revealed that he has a pulmonary embolism in his lung. He is on the full dose of an anti-clotting/blood thinning med and is still on oxygen. They do plan to reduce and finally eliminate the oxygen over a period of time. They said that there is a clot in his left leg and that a portion of it broke loose and moved up to his lung. Their next move is a procedure that will place a "filter" in the artery to prevent any further clotting. Unless radiology opens up today, they will do the procedure tomorrow. Right now Clem is doing well, but it is potentially serious, so serious prayer is needed to keep further clotting from occurring, for the clot that is there to "go away" and that there not be any additional complications.
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Debora:
Just finished reading your updates from "midday Jan. 2" and rejoice with all of you for every good sign of improvement and for the watchcare given Clem back in ICU - you can't begin to know how grateful all of us are for your blogs and for such great updates on Clem. We pray for him, for his caregivers, and for you all as you go through the hours and days ahead. Remember the Isaiah 41:10 verse -"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be alarmed, for I am your God; I am your strength; I will help you and hold you firm with my saving right hand." We continue to stand with you both and keep Clem and you and Madi in our prayers. Beverly Bennett
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