Pearl was taken to the ER last night because of symptoms of dehydration- confusion, tiredness, and unresponsiveness. She was unable to stand or even sit upright to use the restroom. She is now admitted into the hospital. After getting a few saline IVs, tranfusion blood IVs, and other meds to help with the pain, she is still dehydrated with extremely high calcium levels. Although Pearl is now more vocally responsive, she is still immobile and bedridden, with pain in her abdomen and back.
The on duty Kaiser oncologist came by and spoke with us and explained (Priscilla her sister is visiting) her main concern for now is to reduce the calcium levels, as it's dangerously high and risks causing lethal heart problems. The high calcium also can cause cramping and pain in her abdomen area, which Pearl suffers from. It will take a couple days for the medicine to help lower the calcium level, and is her highest priority for now. Once it has dropped to safer levels, then oncologist will address other issues such as her cancer. She said from the most recent CT scan at the ER yesterday it seems her brain tumors have grown compared to a prior recent scan. Pearl was supposed to get another radiation treatment today and tomorrow to her torso, but those are cancelled due to her hospitalization.
The Kaiser hospital doctor, who is very familiar with Pearl's situation from previous hospitalizations mentioned in times past, Pearl has been very strong and puts a good fight, but Pearl is in a very severe weakened state, not able to move around anymore even on the bed nor drink or eat.
So, despite treating the calcium, there are very little options left the oncologist or radiation oncologist could do to treat the cancer now, since she's already been through many different regimens and her frail health can no longer support chemo. He feels that this visit could be her last hospitalization as she's becoming very non-responsive.
If the Lord leads,please pray for Pearl, specifically that:
-the calcium levels will reduce to normal levels.
-Pearl will become more responsive, and to be able to get nutrition and recover her strength so she's no longer bedridden.
Amen saints,
Michael
we are praying for you both!
ReplyDeleteStanding for you dear saints in prayer, praying for the best care, best response, and the doctors' wisdom. The Lord be your strength and supply.
ReplyDeleteLord Jesus we Pray for Sister Pearl... that her calcium levels will reduce to normal levels and that Pearl will become more responsive, and to be able to get nutrition and recover her strength so she's no longer bedridden. We also Pray that your love and Grace will comfort Michael and Sister Priscilla at this time. We Pray for the Grace of God to give comfort to them all at this time. Amen.
ReplyDeleteMichael and Pearl,
ReplyDeleteStay strong! May the Lord cause you to fully rely on Him as your comfort, strength and joy! My heart goes out to you dear saints.
Lindsay Grant
Lord your will be done.
ReplyDeleteMichael and Pearl,
ReplyDeleteDo not be afraid. "Just love Him. Do not care for anything else. As long as we love Him from the deepest parrot our being, everything will be alright".
Oh, dear Lord Jesus! May You bring our sister through with your great compassion and healing. Your whole Body is in pain for our sister Pearl. May You comfort and strenghthen us through healing our dear sister. Raise her up to serve You, dear Lord, to glorify Your name with all the saints!
ReplyDeleteDear Pearl,
ReplyDeleteI was so encouraged by your sharing throughout your blog. The Lord has really been rich to you. You are aptly named. You are so precious to the Lord and His Body. Praying for you and Michael.
Priscilla Barton
Oh Lord Jesus! God of all comfort, may You surround dear sister Pearl and her family with Your LOVE in this time of trials and suffering. Lord thank You, You are our Physician, Healer, joy, Rest.. our all in all.. Lord be with sister Pearl.. heal her dear Lord Jesus.. spirit, soul, and body. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHymn 723
He giveth more grace..
He sendeth more strength..
To added affliction He added His mercy..
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.
His love has no limit,
His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto man
For out of His infinite riche in Jesus,
He giveth and giveth and giveth again.
Your sister in the Lord,
Church in Pleasanton, CA
We stand one with all the saints in prayer for our Sister Pearl and Brother Michael! May the Lord's peace and grace be with you moment by moment, may He strenghthen you through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteDearest, sweetest Pearl,
ReplyDeleteI e-mailed you last night... not sure if you are able to access e-mail these days, but hoping Michael can read it to you. I am thinking of you so much and hoping to visit you before the end of the month. I am sending the strongest thoughts of peace and comfort to your being.
Annie K. in WA