Guest Cheryl Schaefer Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 He is still on a ventalator. There are numerous complications which don't help but the bottom line is they are giving him a less than 50% chance to survive. They think he developed an infection at MD Anderson. In addition, due to his weakened lungs, fluid has accumulated OUTSIDE of the lung. He also had some pneumonia. The drs. say it is up to him right now. They are concerned that he is on 100% oxygen and his blood is not getting oxygen. He has had little response to all the antibotics they have given him. Only bright note is that his vital functions - with the exception of his blood pressure - are holding and that his body has not shut down totally. Right now, it's in his hands and God's. Please pray he comes out on the better side of 50%. I love him so. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, Please know that Dick and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, hang in there, will be praying for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sKathy Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl..... You are certainly in my prayers...I know how hard this is on you, so make sure you take care of yourself too. May God see it right to make Dick come out on the 50% side that we want..... I'll be thinking of you .... Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Praying hard for you and Jack. God bless us all. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 My prayers are with you. God's Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 My prayers are with you and Dick.... Keep the faith. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Dear Cheryl, This must be so very difficult for you. Please know that you and your husband are in my prayers. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Dear Cheryl... Lots of prayers for you and your husband on their way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 My prayers are going out to the both of you. Take care and God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl- I'm so sorry that you and Tim have to go through this. I have special prayers going out to you both right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, ((((((((((((((Cheryl))))))))))))))) poor kid, you must be about out of your mind with worry. I hope there are family and friends around you during this horrible ordeal. I am sending prayers up right now, that you find strength to deal with this, and that Dick find the strength to fight. Being ventilated is rough on a person. You know we are all with you 100%. Try to take care of yourself too. Will continue to keep you and Dick and the rest of our "family" in my heart and prayers. Da^^n this lousy disease.... Warmly, XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, Wishing you both strength in mind and spirit. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, we all will be praying with all our strengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Prayers for Dick and Cheryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Dear Cheryl; My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dick. God bless and hang in there Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Cheryl, I will keep you and Dick in my prayers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rinksgal Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 My Prayers are with you!!!!!!! and with Dick!!! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 ((((((((((CHERYL))))))))))))))) Dear Jesus, please lay your Healing Hand on Dick tonight, let it be that he comes through this to be with all who love him. Thank you, Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I'm so sorry you both are going thru this. I am praying very hard for Dick, and for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mittlers Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I will be praying for him also. Susan M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I'm praying as hard as I can for Dick and for you. Your both in our thoughts. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Praying for you both. Dona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Cheryl, you and Dick are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that you are having to go through this. We are here. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Cheryl, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dick. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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