Sunday 09/13/2009

We have just returned from the hospital and a visit with Elijah. He went through another round of Dialysis last night and will continue every other day as his kidney’s are still in failure. He remains in a medically induced coma and has stabilized somewhat since the initial hospitalization. Elijah has a breathing tube in and is on a respirator to assist his breathing as the swollen Pancreas has diminished some of his lung capacity. Hopefully this will resolve itself quickly and allow him to be taken off the respirator soon. Elijah has some other medical issues that have surfaced due to the stress on his internal systems. The medical team is one of the best around and they are working on all the issues systematically to address every possible option available.

We met with the Doctor today and they are working around the clock to counter some of the complications Elijah has experienced. He is in the ICU under 24 hr care and is still in critical condition. He remains strong and the medical staff agree that his age and his physical condition are giving him a better chance to overcome the medical difficulties he has suffered.

To all of you who love and know Elijah and Joy we are asking that you continue to pray and intercede for Elijah, for his health and recovery and we would ask you pray for Joy, for strength and peace as she trusts God to restore her husband’s health. We also ask that you pray for the Doctors and their wisdom and skill.

Thank you for your love, concern and most of all your faith to pray and believe God will use this to His glory and that He will heal and strengthen Elijah quickly.

The KKSM Team.