Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Change Of Plans

We have learned that you have to be ready for the unexpected and be flexible with plans, which we have had to put into action again. Carly started showing signs of a cold on Sunday afternoon, and overnight the symptoms got a lot worse. Her breathing was very fast and labored so Christa brought her up to urgent care for a checkup at 11am. A few hours later she was sent across the street to the emergency room, and by 8pm we found ourselves in the intensive care unit. Carly's breathing remained labored overnight and it is still rapid now but improving. It looks like another respiratory infection that has taken a good hold of her, but we expect that it will just be a few days before she is able to head home. We had to postpone her gamma knife surgery that was scheduled for tomorrow, as being under anesthesia for a full day is not a great thing for someone with a respiratory issue. It will be rescheduled in about three weeks, and hopefully we can avoid any surprises between now and then.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the walk this past weekend, both in person and in spirit. It is always uplifting to see so many of our loved ones in one place. I will post photos soon.

Love, Brad

7 comments:

Swampdragons said...

Good luck through another unexpected turn! Great to see this weekend. - Shanan

Mindy said...

Curve ball. Good things you guys always take things as they come. Still praying...

Paige said...

All my love and healing vibes to sweet Carly!

Becca Wright said...

Glad to hear you both remain so positive during what must be a frustrating time with the mental prep heading into your week. I guess you'll just have to save up the prep you did and apply it to 3 weeks from now when she'll be ready!

we're thinking of you and sending love your way.

becca, brian & benjamin

Meredith said...

Aw, I'm so sorry that sweet Carly had a hard time this weekend with her breathing. I'm thinking of you guys, picturing easy breathing and sending healing energy.

Anonymous said...

Hope sweet Carly feels better soon. Sending prayers and good thoughts for recovery from this infection.
Thanks for keeping us posted.
LOVE,
sheila & keith

Sarah said...

thinking of you guys! hope carly feels better soon! please let us know if you need anything.

love sarah & matt