Austin just got picked up for his 8th plasma treatment. His doctor noted this morning the encouraging change in the way Austin looks this morning from last Tuesday when he first met him in ICU. :) Austin continues to improve slowly but surely. His liver numbers were actually normal! :) His kidney functioning is improving, his platelet count improved on it's own without a blood transfusion yesterday. His hemoglobin stayed the same BUT it didn't drop so that's positive. It's also fun to see Austin's spirit return. He smiles on occasion and his dry sense of humor is back. He's still retaining quite abit of fluid so when he walks the halls he feels like he has a layer of jello on his legs and feet and stomach that he carries with him. An interesting sensation.
Again the doctor says we will just continue the treatment daily until all numbers are normal. Thank you for your continued prayers and also for the encouraging words that have been shared. We are continually reminded of God's love and the blessing of community.
Hey Austin and family. Rhonda just notified us of your struggle. Glad to hear that you are improving. We will continue to uphold you in prayer and pray for healing as well as God's peace. Hang in there!
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We rejoice over the steady improvement and will continue to pray for all of you that God will be near to you.
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Austin - You are in our thoughts, prayers and CCS lunchtime discussions. :) I am so glad that this blog is here as a way to keep updated on your continued recovery! Praying daily for the guidence of the doctors and your recovery.
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