Wednesday, December 01, 2010

My Dad

(Here's my dad with Finn about a year ago.)
My dad is at Vanderbilt right now in the ICU due to sepsis and multiple organ failure. His kidneys are shutting down, his lungs have shut down and are filled with bacteria and his heart isn't doing great, either. He's sedated and seems to be aware when we're there talking to him and has communicated some through shaking/nodding his head and moving his hands and feet.
It is pretty dire right now and we would all appreciate any prayers you have for him. Please pray also for my family. My dad's wife, Elizabeth, just moved here in June and doesn't have her family/support network here, and my 13-year-old brother is having a very hard time with everything. Of course Erin, Lindsay and I are scared and upset, too.
I'll try to update the blog as anything changes and I thank you in advance for your prayers - we need them.

2 comments:

Emily said...

Hi Courtney, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I'll be praying for your dad, for you, and your family. Sending much love.

Amanda Conley said...

Courtney - I have been praying ever since I found out. I'm so very sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.