Hope and Prayer

Jeannie is ill. She was hospitalized on November 5 for very high blood sugar. So she is (newly) diabetic. It was frightening indeed while she was in intensive care over that first week, but in the following week plus – through last Wednesday – she was seemingly on the mend. On Thanksgiving day, though, there was a turn for the worse, as some swelling returned where it had improved, and she was less responsive, but aware and communicating. Heather and Courtney saw her that day.

The diabetes complicates chronic liver disease. That’s the problem now. Treatment started two days ago includes a steroid along with increased insulin (the steroid pushes up the blood sugar). We’re still hoping for a positive response from this treatment. The past two days have not been good. Jeannie was unresponsive enough that she was not able to eat at noon today. Medications continue via a GI tube. We’re unfortunately having to prepare ourselves for the worst while still hoping – and praying – for the best.