Thursday, April 24

Dear Friends,

Some updates from Marlene:

1. The blood drain is still reddish. Dark red would suggest old blood. Lighter red suggests new blood. We need to see yellow fluid. This will indicate the bleeding has stopped.

2. New pick line on her left leg. This is done to prevent the old pick line from becoming infected.

3. The doctors have put Melissa in a deep sleep today and tomorrow. This will enable the doctors to examine and observe her. At the same time, it will allow her brain to rest.

4. The traecheotomy area is free of bleeding. Praise God!! The Nova 7 worked and the bleeding has stopped which means bacteria will not infect that area.

5. Heart rate is still at about 130, which is way too high. It needs to be down to 105 to 110 range.

6. Melissa had a fever of 104 for most of the day Thursday. Don't know what the cause is but doctors are evaluating and testing.

7. The anti-seizure medication is causing low blood pressure. Pray that the seizures would stop which will eliminate the need for the anti-seizure medication and her blood pressure can be back to normal.

8. More importantly, pray that the wounded area in her brain would heal because it's having a difficult time tolerating new blood. This is a primary reason for the blood draining to continue.

Don't forget that God is all powerful and can perform miracles beyond any of our human comprehension. We must continue to pray for strengthen faith and believe God's sovereignty.

Thanks,
Steve Chang