After a day of consults and cultures, we have a diagnosis. The C. diff. is back. Paul finished a two-week regimen of the other antibiotic, but that has obviously not done the job. He is now being given the big gun- vancomycin.
We saw a host of doctors today-- from MD's to Surgeons to Infectious Disease Specialists. Even before the culture came back positive, they were all saying the same thing.
The good news is that Paul's symptoms have an explanation, a treatment, a possible end. That is something we don't take for granted. The other good news is that they can mix the vancomycin liquid with orange juice to make it more palatable. Paul is extremely thankful for that.
If he does not develop a fever again and if his symptoms seem to be improving, they could possibly send him home tomorrow. We won't know anything until the doctors come around again. I guess we will see in the morning.
I am home with the kids tonight, but I spoke to Paul a little bit ago and he at least sounded a little brighter. That was a good sound after some long days. We so appreciate all of the prayers being offered up on our behalf.
So on we plod, into another day of waiting and praying...
...being held by the One who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and in whose book were written all the days of our lives when as yet there were none of them.
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Heidi, I rejoice with you over a PLAN. Praise God truly!! Paul is where he needs to be and I am praying that you both sleep peacefully in God's embrace knowing that He's carrying you each and every day.
Brian and I are praying you through this along with countless others!
Much love!
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