An Ed report

I (John) and the kids went to pay a call on Ed today at Erlanger. We got there a little before lunch. He seemed tired, perhaps a bit groggy, but otherwise alright. A good night's rest has been elusive for him. Ed said there was a good chance (emphasis on "chance") he could be discharged later in the day.

Update on Ed from Fred and Jan

Here's the email Jan sent to Caryl:
Just so you know, the flowers are lovely. I don't think he was in the best of moods to appreciate them but he is making progress, Kathy loved them.

We just got in and they did get a progress report from the Infectious Disease doc. He said the cultures were not growing anything. His blood pressure was dangerously high, his fever was high but all are beginning to come down. He is not as dopey as he had been last night but has not slept in two days. The doctor feels this was a reaction to the PICC line and too much antibiotic. His body just said ENOUGH! He will not consider releasing him until at least Thursday but feels like his body will take over now and start its way back to normal and we pray that is so. Meals have been coming in and are wonderful and so much help, thanks to everyone involved. Kathy has been off work and I know she is worn out, they did not get Ed into a room last night until 1:30AM. Get her to tell you about their ER experience, it was entertaining to say the least. Ed will no doubt have stories to tell about it when he feels better. To God be the Glory for his recovery. Love ya lots, Jan and Fred

Ed is in Room 3037 at Erlanger, he has his cellphone. They've ruled out bacterial infection in the blood, diabetes, pulmonary embolism... Are looking at viral infection now. Deanna Harrell is coordinating meals, we are covered through Thursday, let Deanna know if you can help. Prayers always welcome!

Pray for Ed

Just got word that Ed Stutzman's infection has not improved and that he has been admitted to Erlanger. Please pray for Ed's healing. Will keep you posted.

Prayer request

Ed has had a setback with his infection, Kathy has taken him to the Erlanger ER. Will post when we know more - Stan and I are traveling tomorrow, but I will have email and web access from my phone, so if anyone has info let me know and I'll post here for all to see.

Our prayers are with the whole family as they deal with this.

Prayers and Praises, 7/24 to 7/30

PRAYERS
· Ed Stutzman - infection
· Bailey family
· Bellin marriage
· Swinks
· Students at band camp

PRAISES
· Finding old friends
· Women's Emmaus Walk

ITEMS OF BUSINESS
We discussed how we could help the Lee family as they recover from the tornado.
· The class voted to buy the family a vacuum cleaner. Caryl will handle this.
· They need a riding mower. Earl will see if he can locate a good deal on a returned mower. We'll donate money toward this, and may pull some from class account.
· Dave and Julie will be POC's (points-of-contact) for anyone wishing to donate clothing
· The shower for the Lee family will be on August 7th.
· Connie Wright is the POC for those wanting to help the Lee family as well as others. Her contact info is: phone, (423) 650-5181 ; e-mail, chwright52 yahoo.com

Next Sunday (July 31) is a fifth sunday, so there will be a church wide breakfast during the SS hour.
Sunday, August 7th will be FOOD SUNDAY.

Prayers and praises July 3

Prayers

Brookshires Pat thyroid meds
Alanna in FL travel mercies
Jo Rice healing
Mama Rice -strength
White's stove
travel mercies Albrittons

Praises

Mark birthday on 4th
Graham job
birthdays Earl on 8th, Chris 9th