Patkid Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Well, Brian was admitted to the hospital. His fever keeps spiking. They have scanned him head to toe. Brain MRI tomorrow as he is having some cognitive problems. He has an IV antibiotic and they are culturing his blood. He is in a lot of pain in the area of his liver or belly or ??????????? Finally tonight he got some relief with good old dilaudid. (That is the only pain med that worked for him when he lost his right hand and it came through again.) I came home to try to get some rest and put my 'out of office' message on my work email. I have decided to take my FML. I just can not continue to pretend I can do both of these full time jobs. The doc kept Brian's spirits up by telling him that he did not leave him much wiggle room for getting him 'fluffed up' for the trip to FL. Brian assumes he can beat this by Wednesday and I am not going to bet against him. I still believe in miracles. I did tell the kids tonight. That was rough, but they were awesome and only focused on Brian and how he is feeling not about how this turn of events impacts their big day. I am so scared. Thank you for the prayers and support. We love you, too! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Praying Pat and Brian.. I'm praying hard for both of you. God be with you both. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 (((((Brian))))) (((((((Pat))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I'm praying and believing in that miracle with you for Brian too. WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! sending you lots of hugs and prayers, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, please know that you, Brian and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am with you too onthe miracles, they do happen every day, and Brian is a fighter as you are. God Bless Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hoped you would be able to update us. Thanks Pat! Praying for a miracle and for it to just be an infection. Hoping for great improvement in the next 2 days. God is good...all the time. Continue to let him take your yoke. Glad you are going to take FML to concentrate on getting him better and hopefully getting you some rest. Take care. Prayers continuing. Love, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hopefully, once they get the right antibiotic, he will be outta there and on to Florida! Sending prayers. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Did you realize that mine is # 8 in a line of powerful prayers? Hope is here at Lung Cancer Support Community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Brian and Pat, This has gotta be something fixable. God Bless. Things will work out. You gotta believe, I do!! CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Dear Pat, I am most definitely hoping and praying for a turnaround for Brian. I do sense your fear and concern, though, and know how you feel. There's is nothing easy about seeing someone you love so much in so much pain and suffering. I thank God for Dilaudid! At least something eased his pain. I'm praying for you and Brian, Pat. God be with you! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat and Brian, Sending prayers to you both! I am so glad you have decided to take FML! This all takes so much strength and you both are an inspiration NancyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, You and Brian are always in my prayers but especially right now. I think Brian is in the right place if he is getting something that will ease his pain. Its good that you decided on some FML. Its important to take care of you and well as Brian. Keep in touch. I believe in miracles as well. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Hi Pat, Mega prayers for Brian and a miracle that that this is just an infection that could be treated with medication. Pat, I want you to know that there is so many prayers going out to both. Please keep the faith as it can move mountains. I am glad that they found a drug that helps Brian with his pain. I really do not know what to say. My heart breaks for you both. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyS Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Dear Pat and Brian, You are in my thoughts and prayers that everything will turn out well...You know there are miracles because you are reading about them everyday on this site....sending a miracle prayer your way now Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Add me to the list of people sending nothing but healing thoughts your way. I am so happy Brian got some pain relief and hope you will get some much needed sleep, now that you know he'll be well tended to in the hospital. I like his doc's sense of humor ...and hope he does indeed find enough "wiggle room" to get Brian back on his feet and able to attend the wedding. Thanks for the update, Pat. Know you have the "power of everything good at lchelp" behind you, hon...and hang in there. Let us know, when you can, how things are going. Best thoughts and wishes coming your way..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, Sending prayers to you both and to your children. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat/Brian, Prayers for the both of you, the kids, so very sorry to hear this. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, I'm putting my money on the miracle. Please let Brian know that we are all praying for a quick turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Sending you a cyber hug and praying hard for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am especially wishing for a good (and quick enough) recovery for Brian so that you both can make it to the wedding. Blessings. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am especially wishing for a good (and quick enough) recovery for Brian so that you both can make it to the wedding. Blessings. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Oh Pat -- If anyone can beat this for the wedding day, Brian can! I'm not surprised that your kids focussed on Brian and not how things would impact their big day. That's just how well brought up and loving kids would be. Sending many prayers to you both. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, fell asleep early and just saw this update. I'm so glad that Brian is being tended to in the hospital as they can look at him from head to toe and start making him better (they already have with the IV antibiotic and pain relief!). AND, the family leave will lift one of the boulders off of your awesome, caring, shoulders. I wish I were closer and could offer some help. Brian and you have such a deep spiritual understanding and I know that will bring you some measure of peace in this scary, chaotic time. Try to get some rest while Brian rests. And just lean waaayyyy back as my arms are right behind you holding you in a warm, gentle, hug. Please give Brian a gentle, healing, hug from me too. With much love, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Brian and Pat, I hope and trust that Brian is afforded enough relief to travel to the wedding. you did the right thing, keeping in touch. let us carry as much of this as possible for you. the hospital sounds liek the right place for him right now - pain relief, and a whole lot of help for you. I know you're scared, honey, but use this time to fortify and know that he's in the best possible hands - and you're both in god's loving arms. I still love that doc, his attitude is wonderful. and god bless the FMLA. it's the right thing to do, hon. talk to you later, xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Pat, I admire your courage and your faith. I, too, have faith and believe that Brian can do this. All my love and prayers for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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