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Sun, 10-05-2008 - 10:24pm

Jillian was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning.  She came home from college on Friday evening because she hasn't been feeling well and wanted to rest this weekend at home.  When she woke up on Saturday morning she had a fever and looked very pale and run down.  Jillian has a history of severe bleeding associated with ulcerative colitis.  After a quick trip to the pediatrician she sent us over to the hospital for blood work and other tests.  We've been here since. 


They think there is something else going on besides the UC.  Her fever keeps spiking very high 103 to 104 and they're searching for an underlying infection.  At this point she hasn't really eaten since Monday or Tuesday and everything she does eat immediately comes out the other end so she isn't getting any nutritional benefit.  In order to get her protein/albumin, potassium levels back up to safe levels they're going to need to put her on a feed tube tonight. 


Prayers would be appreciated.

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Registered: 05-03-2005
Sat, 10-11-2008 - 12:27pm

It's one thing to say we'll pray, it's another to know we are, so here's mine for you:


Father God, We thank You right now for the healing work You're doing in Jillian.

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Sat, 10-11-2008 - 12:39pm
Thank you, Nancy.
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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 9:44am

Cathy, still thinking of you and Jillian.

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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:22pm
Good news today.
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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:30pm
That's great to hear Cathy. I hope she keeps doing well and can go home soon.





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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:44pm
Awesome news, Cathy!!

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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:50pm

I have no doubt about the power of prayer.

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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:50pm

That's great news, Cathy!!!

Hang in there. We'll keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming your way!!!

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Registered: 11-05-2006
Sun, 10-12-2008 - 6:59pm

Great news Cathy, I am so happy that she is doing better.

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Sun, 10-12-2008 - 7:02pm
ditto

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