July 31, 2009

Gene had another debriding procedure today.

His pressure wound is large and now involves some muscle tissue and is very close to bone. The caregivers at Kindred still seem to say that pressure sores of this nature heal. Dr. Brice explained to Emily today that Gene's body is using all it's abilities to heal other things, and that a pressure wound is not a high priority for the body resources of someone who is as sick as Gene has been.

Gene had visits today from Elizabeth and Elijah as well as his son Russ. He was somewhat subdued because of the debriding procedure, but he is always very uplifted to have visitors - especially his children and grandchildren. It is so sweet to see Emily telling him good night and saying "I love you"; he mouths back, "I love you too."

Prayer requests:
Please pray for Gene's to continue to grow stronger in his respiration and for the debriding procedure to help make the healing of his pressure wound possible. Pray that his body will grow strong enough to allow his body resources to be used for the healing of this wound. Pray for Emily to draw strength from her family this weekend and to have the courage to continue caring for Gene and keeping her own needs in mind.