Monday, 3/22

This morning the doctor noticed his CO2 level was very high, but that he could rebound.

They ended up transporting him to Emory main hospital ICU about 12 today. I left South Carolina for Atlanta after I talked to the doctor this morning and Brett, Corey, and mom all went over to Emory to be with dad. After he was transported to the main Emory hospital, my mom and I were able to be with dad for a few hours and talk to the doctor there. 

Dad looked better after we saw him this afternoon. His CO2 level has come down and still needs to come down more. Doing tests to see if a possible infection or something else could have caused the elevation. 

We’re continuing to pray for a miracle that he can get off the vent and breathe and recover well. The back and forth is so difficult. Hopefully over the next few days or week we will have more clarity on everything. Thanks so much for praying.

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  1. DianaMarch 23, 2021 at 2:47 AM

    Just want you to know that I'm praying for Tom and for your family. This must be so hard for you all. Our God is the God of hope though, and he can do miracles.

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  2. Judy AllenMarch 23, 2021 at 2:14 PM

    Still hoping and praying for Tom’s continued recovery. Thank you Lindsey for having these updates about Tom. We would be in the dark if you didn’t. Judy A.

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