"After chest X-rays, in the process of breathing treatments, and antibiotics by way of an IV, it appears I will be admitted to a room to continue getting the IV and breathing treatments throughout the night.😳
My pneumonia has actually gotten worse even though I was on a strong oral antibiotic."
"This Is the first day i've been off since my father passed away that I've been alone that is. let the Waterworks begin. I don't grieve like everybody else because I've always been that person that stood strong, but I'm pretty weak today, please send prayers!!"
"Please be praying for healing and rest for Lauren. She has had a nasty infection for several days now that her body is trying to fight. It's a tough time with a new job and we're still unpacking."
"Today's update. Andrew had a g-tube as an infant. When they took that out (at least 8 years ago), it probably never healed correctly. So it has been leaking for some time into his abdomen thus all the infection. The surgeon doesn't want to do any repair surgery until all the infection and swelling (etc) is gone. The plan now is that he will get a pic line to do all the meds for the next four weeks, he will be discharged. We will have RN help at home. They will also put a tube in his abdomen that can be clamped off so he can eat, but will be like a g-tube, and will need draining. Then in four weeks he will have surgery to close of the hole in his stomach as well as the tissue, etc. So... there is a plan! I am thinking he will be out by Friday (hopefully), of course I am basing this on not a lot! 😄 everything tends to move slowly."
"Prayers needed. Whenever I lay down, I am constantly cough up phlegm, which is a good thing because the secretion in the lung. The problem is that I cannot get any rest and am working hard each time I cough--only had a total of 1 hour sleep last night and 2 hours the night before. My ribs hurt from all the coughing and my throat is raw. At least I get to see my doctor this afternoon to determine if I am getting better."
"Today has been crazy. Cillian has been taken by ambulance to the hospital for breathing trouble, plus a couple other symptoms. He and I will be staying overnight it looks like. Please pray for him!"
Pacific News Center
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
5 siblings dead, 3 escape Yigo fire
Written by Janela Carrera
5 siblings dead, 3 escape Yigo fire
The five children who died in the fire were between the ages of 2 to 14, according to the minors' father, Rino Nathan.
Guam - The Guam Fire Department is investigating the cause of a structure fire that has left five minors dead.
GFD Spokesperson Kevin Reilly says the call came in at around 11 pm Monday about a structure fire in Yigo near the Bank of Guam. When firefighters arrived, Reilly says three of the occupants were able to escape.
PNC interviewed the father of the victims, Rino Nathan, who told us that eight of his children were inside and three were able to escape.
Nathan's five other children--ages 2, 4, 7, 12 and 14--were not able to make it out in time. Nathan, along with several other family members appeared to be distraught as they watched firefighters from a distance conduct their investigation.
At the scene were several fire trucks, ambulances, ALS unit, and the Guam Police Department. Reilly says it's too early to tell at this what may have caused the fire.
Guam Regional Medical City spokesperson Kevin Kerrigan says the three children brought to GRMC from the Yigo house fire: a 6-year old male, an 11-year old male, and a 12-year old female -- were examined by a physician and found to be without injury. They were discharged without being admitted.
"Headed to ER to meet Duncan and Andrew. They went to the Dr this morning and the Dr is sending him to ER. Not really sure what is next. We think meeting a surgeon. Prayers would be appreciated."
Praise the Lord that Auntie Amy came back home today. Her son, Fred, took her to the doctor's this morning. The doc changed her meds. Pray for her health.
"Duncan just brought Andrew back from his fourth Dr's appointment in three days. We are all fed up now. Cellulitis is not quickly improving. If it's not better tomorrow then it's back to the Dr again."
"Biondi E. has requested prayer. On Sept. 19th, she had knee surgery. However, she had a really hard time with the anesthesia & thus couldn't do rehab; So she is now in St. Joseph's to get stronger. Please keep Biondi in your prayers. God bless."
Linda: "Christian and I were there. Lenore took care of Christian, while I carried one of the babies out. We are home safe now, but it was really tense. Four people died and others were injured. Please pray for these families."
"Oh my goodness, you guys! My family and I were at the Cascade mall tonight during the shooting and lockdown. We were at Chuck E cheese for me nieces Belle and Devin's birthday party. The shooting was in Macy's directly across from chuck e cheese. We were finally lead by police to the back kitchen door and escaped to our cars. Home safe now at my parent's in Bellingham. All of our other family got out safe too. That was one of he scariest thing's we've ever gone through. Poor Maddie was hysterical. Please pray for the victims and their families!"
Update: "I have been told it would be better to move. The rain and the cold makes it difficult to have any progress. I need to be seen in LA, but would probably have to come back every two months or if there is relapse. The treatment restrictions here and the weather here is not ideal. Yesterday I was having upper abdominal stabbing pain on the right side. That stabbing pain, and the swelling is indicating potential liver complications from all the meds. For the last two weeks I am self treating- no opioids unless I'm about to pass out from pain. Otherwise, just sticking to the standard pain meds and learning to live (or scream) through it. Once I get back home we can bring the pain down and the level of pain should not be so paralyzing. Trusting my Father, trusting my Lord."
Geoff Freind was assaulted while walking between his hotel and shops in Malawi.
SUPPLIED: THE SALVATION ARMYA Perth man has died after being attacked during a preaching tour in Africa.
Geoff Freind, 60, was a long-serving Salvation Army Major based in the Perth suburb of Morley.
He had taken leave to go on a five-week solo preaching tour in Malawi in eastern Africa when he was attacked while walking from his hotel to nearby shops.
Mr Freind was put in an induced coma at a Johannesburg hospital, but died on Wednesday.
His wife and four sons had travelled to be by his side.
In a statement, the family said they were mourning the loss of their dearly beloved husband, father, son, brother and grandad.
"The family wish to give their thanks to God and the many people who have given support to Geoff and the family during this time," they said.
"Geoff loved Jesus and wanted the world to know Him."
The Salvation Army said Mr Freind's loss would be felt right through the organisation.
It said he left an indelible mark on his family, friends, colleagues and the broader community, having served as a Salvation Army Officer for 34 years.
