Kevin said his visit with Ernie on Tuesday night was the best. Ernie was really rough on Wednesday, but did seem some stronger yesterday. As I understand it, the problem is that the raging infection needs heavy antibiotics. He is getting 2 via i.v. One is ok. The second one is dangerous to his already compromised kidneys. (Gosh, Tom, this "antibiotics will mess you up" talk is a little unnerving, isn't it!) Anyway, the second one can only go in as a slow drip. The question is, will it be enough to kill the infection without killing the kidneys. His blood pressure/heart rate was better yesterday. He cannot feed himself because he is so shaky and weak.
Dusty, who hasn't seen any member of the family but Kevin since 2005, did come to the hospital yesterday morning with his wife, oldest son, and 19-year old granddaughter. They had a nice visit, both with Ernie and alone with Kevin. The two older sisters were there. (Kevin's mother's children, but not Ernie's. Although he raised them, things were always splintered between the children.) Kevin said everyone was civil, but strained. Nothing really new there; it's been like this between them for the 23 years I've been around. The thing to pray for is the first meeting between full brother/sister, Dusty and Lyn.
Kevin thinks that today is pivotal. He's anxious to see if Ernie continues to grow stronger and what the infection numbers are.
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Ernie is even worse this afternoon. Blood pressure bad plus he is now on breathing treatments. Irene says her time with Dusty yesterday passed without a single word between them. Not good.
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