Sunday night

Dr. Wolfe just came to give us a report. It has been a roller coaster ride to keep her oxygen levels up, as you know if you've been keeping up with posts. They are perplexed as to why she is not steadily getting better and are concerned that there might be scarring in the lungs. Tomorrow they are going to wash her lungs and if she stays stable they will use a scope to look around as well. They will test whatever fluids they get. The thinking is that the bacteria and pus may be gone from her lungs, but inflamation could remain.The doctor said that she may not survive, (because of her condition, not because of the test) so keep those prayers going strong. Esther tells me that this procedure is very common. The big deal now is that she needs to be able to reduce the amount of oxygen they give her and still maintain appropriate levels of oxygen.

Since Maria is heavily sedated tonight, and her levels are maintaining good scores, Noylen and I decided to come back to the house earlier than usual so we can get to sleep sooner and get up earlier to go back. Nurse promised to call if anything changed or went downhill. But it's hard to sleep when you need to pray. Praise God for His promises...that they are sure....that it's Jesus righteousness that we can claim...that I know he loves Maria dearly...that I believe His love covers us all.