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Baby Joe Update 6/28 AM
By Kendra | June 28, 2008
Psalm 33
20 Our soul waits for the LORD;
He is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart shall rejoice in Him,
Because we have trusted in His holy name.
22 Let Your mercy, O LORD, be upon us,
Just as we hope in You.
We just met with the doctors (his main doctor and a kidney specialist). Overall the status is the same, Joe is still very sick and the demeanor of the doctors is one of heightened concerned. We’ve exchanged some good and bad results in the last 24 hours.
Here is what’s better:
1. Last night, the ER in our home town reported that he tested positive for E.Coli (which would have meant a dual infection – bacterial and viral – very bad!). They called back today after further cultures revealed it was negative. Praise the Lord for His goodness!
2. This morning he opened his eyes when we visited him and he’s been crying (yesterday he acted sedated all day). We still can’t hold him, but he generally looks better!
3. His urine output has slightly increased!
Medical Assessment:
1. Kidneys - The nephrologist believes the virus has caused them to stop functioning. It’s all based on urine output. They are trying two medications today, but he prepared us for dialysis beginning tomorrow or Monday. No idea how long he will need it or when his kidneys will start again. They are giving him two medications today to increase urine output. PRAY FOR PEE!
2. Blood - He has a blood infection. It has decreased his ability to clot. He also has capillary leakage, meaning the fluids are leaking out of his tiny vessels into his body. That has led to swelling and other problems.
3. Lungs – He has fluid on his lungs (due to the capillary leakage). He’s currently on room air, but if fluids and pressure increase, He may need oxygen and a ventilator as the days go on.
4. Heart – He has an infection which has damaged the muscle tissue of his heart. They are treating him with IV antibodies.
5. Brain – They are still monitoring him for seizures due to a brain infection. They still expect some brain damage. The neurologist will come and read the report later today and potentially stop the EEG.
Parent’s Assessment:
Joe looks better than yesterday! He is crying more, he is not as swollen and he has opened his eyes and even taken the pacifier.
Continue to pray for Joe’s immune system to kick in and overcome this virus! Pray for all the systems to improve and return to normal!
Fletch…for Kendra
Topics: Mighty Joe's Story | 47 Comments »
June 28th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Kendra,
I am a faithful reader of your blog and have been so blessed by your transparancy. I have been praying for your family and Joe since I first read of his illness. Upholding his name before our Father.
Hugs from Massachusetts,
Megan
June 28th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Thank you for updating us. We will pray for all that you have outlined. And for you, Kendra the other children as well. Any ideas on how he got this nasty virus?
June 28th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I will be praying for you all. I hope he gets well soon!
And I so admire your strength…
June 28th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Our family is continuing to pray for all of you! Thank you for the update!
~Kelly
June 28th, 2008 at 11:37 am
For those that love you guys and your little man – these play by play prayer requests make us feel like we can do something for you when we feel helpless and wish we could do more. (Yes we pray even when we can’t get specific, but ya know what I mean?) And we can pray throughout the day for these things.
Selfishly, Thank you! Love you guys!
June 28th, 2008 at 11:55 am
We’re praying and asking all of our friends to pray, too!
June 28th, 2008 at 11:59 am
We are praying for Baby Joe here at the Evans Patch. We are also praying for all of your specific requests.
June 28th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I’m praying for God’s healing upon this sweet baby! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! Yes – I’m praying for pee!
June 28th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I’m still praying…you all have been on my mind contsantly.
June 28th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Oh poor baby! I am still praying! I also added Little Joe to my prayer page.
God is our strength and Little Joe’s too! He will protect him and allow His perfect will to happen in his life!
Hugs!
Miss Amanda
June 28th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Dear precious fletcher family – we are laboring in prayer for you and little joe. we’ve also sent some special music for your ipod via itunes – i hope you get it – it’s an amazing, comforting album entitled, appropriately, STORMS – it’s got songs on it like, beautfiul lord, keep singing, cry out to jesus, praise you in this storm, you never let go, hold fast, every time i breathe, i will lift my eyes.
All my friends here in Nashville know about ‘my friend Kendra’ who i’ve never met, but whose family, ministry, example & encouragement have shaped us and ours forever. You all have changed us! We are praying and crying for you. We wish we could be there to walk through this with you personally. Since we can’t we’re sending music & prayers!
June 28th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Praying again and again, for you and for Joe especially. Psalm 121
June 28th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
We are praying for your son’s healing. Many blessings to your family during this very scary and difficult time.
Blessings,
Dawn
June 28th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I have and will continue to pray…God is glorious and His provision is perfect! What a sweet testimony of His goodness I have read each and every time you all have given us an update on sweet little Joe. We will continue to pray for grace, comfort (as much as possible), wisdom (for the doctors), rest (for you and your family) and above all that He be glorified!
June 28th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
thank you for keeping us updated. We are, of course, continually praying for Joe.
~Amy
June 28th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Our family is praying for baby Joe. May the Lord show his power and may his name be glorified. We pray he will completely heal Baby Joe and that there will be no long term effects. Lord, give Fletch and Kendra your grace and peace as they pray, watch, and wait. Comfort their family during this hard time.
June 28th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I will be praying for your baby boy and for both of you. Keep hanging on to your God.
Blessings,
Pamela LeFevour
June 28th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
You are in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend.
June 28th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Still praying for sweet baby Joe…
June 28th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Kendra,
Our hearts desperately go out to you. Baby Joe and your family will definately be in our prayers daily. Praise God that we have a God who hears, delights in, and answers our prayers even before we utter them!
June 28th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I will be praying for Baby Joe.
God Bless.
Janet.
June 28th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Thank you so much for the update. We will continue to pray.
June 28th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Praying!!! How are the other children doing?
June 28th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Praising God for his mercies. What wonderful blessings…no e-coli, open eyes, and of course crying is a blessed thing!
Continuing to pray for healing and complete restoration of ALL Joe’s functions (his brain included). Be encouraged!
June 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Please know that we are praying for little Joe and for all of you as you walk through this trial. May God heal him quickly and completely – and may he be in your arms again VERY soon!
June 28th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I am joining the ranks of prayer warriors and coming before the throne of God on behalf of your little boy!
June 28th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
We’re praying. It sounds like your doctors are on top of things… we’ll pray for God to work gently through their hands and the hands of the wonderful nurses there. Bless you,
Annie
June 28th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Delurking to say that my family and I are praying for Baby Joe and that you won’t be far from our thoughts.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Kenj and Fletch,
Words seem more than inadequate…..we are earnestly praying for you both, baby Joe, your family as well as the medical staff and those close to you supporting you during this difficult time. We love you guys and know that you are being held in His Everlasting Arms.
Jon and Paige
Andi, Will, Josh and Kate
June 28th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Thanking God for his small blessings and praying right now for Joe’s safety … and your hearts right now. With love, Faith
June 28th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
We are all praying for you!!! I also noted it on my blog for others to pray as well. Thanks for the updates. I keep checking.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Just read about your little Joe on WTM. Praying for Joe & your family beginning now….
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus…. how for them He intercedeth, watcheth o’er them from the throne!
Praying.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
You are in our prayers and thinking about you constantly. If you need anything, please let us know.
June 28th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
The Jungs in WI are praying for Joe and the rest of the Fletcher family. Our church will be praying also.
Wendy
June 28th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Prayers going up here, too!
June 28th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Dear Mrs.Fletcher
I want you to know that my prayers are with you.
I know how you feel. God is always with you.
Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with whitch we ourselves are comforted by God.
2 cor 1:4
We love y’all so much.
~Miss.M~
June 28th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I’m so sorry about Baby Joe’s illness. I am praying!
June 28th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Continuing to lift up little Joe before our powerful and mighty God.
June 28th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
I have been praying all day for little Joe as he and your family have been constantly on my mind. My children, 3 and 5 have been asking me all day about him and we were happy to read the update. We will continue to pray for him, you, your other children and for all the doctors and nurses who are working on little Joe.
June 28th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Kendra and Fletch-
Thank you for the update. We continue to pray for your Joe.
May God bring TOTAL healing to his kidneys, blood, lungs, heart, and brain.
Love you,
~Stacy
June 28th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I’m praying your little man will be well very soon and that there will be no lasting effects.
June 28th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Praying for you and the baby.
June 29th, 2008 at 12:08 am
I will be praying for your wee man, and for peace for you and your family. God bless Angela
June 29th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Continuing to pray here in Australia. (((HUGS))) for you and yours during this difficult time. Praise God for those positives! Our Lord is faithful!
June 29th, 2008 at 1:42 am
From Virginia: Our prayers are with you all, Fletcher Family. Stephen and I and the kids will lift little Joe up the the Father knowing He is the great physician! We pray complete healing and restoration for you and your littlest gentleman!
June 29th, 2008 at 5:15 am
Oh how scary!! I am praying for a quick recovery for baby Joe.
June 29th, 2008 at 5:33 am
Praying for Baby Joe, you and your husband, and for PEE!!! May God give the doctors wisdom and your little one complete healing.