Ken’s current medical condition remains better than it was a few days ago and unchanged from yesterday.  His spirits were high this morning as he had a quick visit with several childhood friends (sounds better than “old friends”!).   He started this morning by acknowledging it was a “pretty day” and when I mentioned the LSU game, he asked the score.  He tells everyone that visits with him one of two things (and usually both)… (1) “I love you” and (2) “thank you”.

The medical staff continues to give him antibiotics to help with the severe sepsis he is still in.   While he is still continuously on the dialysis machine, they actually had him off of dialysis for about 6-8 hours on Friday in preparation and during his knee surgery.  We spoke with the orthopedic surgeons that did his knee procedure and they were pleased with their ongoing monitoring of the knee since the surgery.   Ken has been in some pain this morning - most likely exacerbated by the knee surgery.   As such, they are now giving him some ongoing pain medications to comfort him.  

As mentioned in previous posts, we are trying to ensure that we don’t over stimulate him during this critical time.  He needs rest.  However, with that being said, anyone that knows him would agree that he enjoys seeing people.  As such, the medical staff is allowing visitors on a limited basis and for limited times.   We appreciate your ongoing prayers uplifting our family and friends during this difficult time.  This has been a very long and laborious 6 days for everyone.   We are thankful for the strength, peace and comfort God continues to bless us with.   We ask that you give thanks for these things and pray for rest and continued comfort and peace for Ken, our family and friends.  

“Six days you shall labor, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the plowing season and harvest you must rest”   -  Exodus 34: 21