After another 10 hours without food, Autumn had an ultrasound on her liver this morning. This came back normal, which is good to know. The liver doctors told us they believe her elevated levels are due to her infection. They are going to continue to watch her levels to be sure they come down as her infection clears. It was a blessing to hear them say they didn’t think anything else was wrong with her liver.
Autumn needs to stay on Bactrum for 7 days, with yesterday being day 1, to fight off this infection completely. She will have a PICC line put in her head to administer this antibiotic. This is a more permanent IV line. However, it is not as permanent and invasive as the broviac was. Therefore, there is some risk involved with this one, but not as much. She will have to spend another night fasting though. After this is placed, she will be able to hop in an ambulance and take a ride back up to MIDLAND!!! That’s right; she can finish her 7 days of antibiotics in Midland! We are so thankful for this. I will still be staying with her in the hospital, but I will at least be able to see Jayna and any other healthy familiar face that wants to visit. Also, it will be nice to be close to Lena and the Clarke family again. Autumn should finish her antibiotics on the 12th and then be able to go home.
We praise God for His continued goodness and grace to us. We are very thankful that Autumn is line free! We are so glad to be able to come back to Midland. God knows exactly what we need ALL the time. He has been our sustainer and rock. He has heard our weary calls and answered all of them. He is ready and willing to hear yours as well. He is eager for a relationship with you, if you don’t have one already. Then, He will listen to you, answer you, encourage you and bless you. May God bless you all. Thank you for your continued love and encouragement.
Jen
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We are so thankful that Autumn's surgery went well. It will be nice to see you all back home and at church again. Praise God for his grace! You are in our prayers!
Love,
The Cline Clan
I am glad to hear that Autumn's surgery went well. That is wonderful. I will continue praying for Autumn and your family. I miss you guys tons!!! Tell Jayna I said Hi and I miss her! =)
Love, Dena
Great news that Autumn's liver is normal, and surgery went well. It will be super for Autumn and you guys back to Midland. Soon she will be home again. Thanking God and praying for Autumn and your family. Love you guys so much.
Love, Peace, & God Bless You
Uncle Tom & Aunt Paula
Dear All,
Glad to hear of your good news. Ah, yes...Good News!! You all have been much in our thoughts and prayers as you become increasingly precious to us. Mom is still in the same room as when you "left us" and we look forward once again to what Aaron so aptly stated as a "Two for one special"!! Mom is progressing daily and we are humbly thankful to our Great Father Creator for all of His blessed dealings with us. Indeed He is good ALL the time.
Much Love, Colleen
So glad to read that Autumn's doctors had positive news and that you will be able to return to Midland. It must be so hard not to feed her when you have worked to hard to get her to eat in the first place. We continue to pray for all of you.
Love
Aunt Myrna
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