Monday, December 13, 2010

Fourth Family Update on Bobby - 3 Years Ago, 12.12.10 at 2:05 a.m.

Dear Family,

I am having a time with this computer.  I may or may not have just accidentally sent a partially completed email. I am learning disabled with this laptop!

Briefly, because it's after 2 AM...

Bobby is in St Vincent's hospital in ICU.  Room # 3502  Unit # 3500 Pass code 9026

His condition is very serious/almost critical.
Blood pressure upon arrival to ER was 60/40
and they haven't been able to stabilize it.

 His breathing is very labored and in addition to the liver failure, his kidneys are not doing well.  They estimate he has 30-40 lbs of fluid which needed to be drained.  But they will not drain until he is stable.  They say it is far too dangerous.

I asked Dr. Ramey if we were looking at only a few months left with him, he nodded and then said it could even be much sooner it they can't stabilize him soon.
please pray.  It is so hard to watch him suffer.

Love to all,
Kim
Phil 4:15

Robert Jr. is on his way from Atlanta this morning.  I am so glad he is coming.  It will mean so much to Bobby to see his son.

God bless you to each of Bobby's family who helped me with him. You are the best.  I really appreciate the care that you each showed to me.  Your kind, caring and genuine concern for me, helps me to be strong.

1 comment:

  1. Another family update for Bobby's family. This becomes the final update written while Bobby was still with us. And actually, while I was at home writing this email to them, is the precise time when Bobby's vitals collapsed, necessitating a respirator for life support. My phone rang at 2:35 a.m. urging me to rush back to the hospital. I had slept for maybe 20 minutes.

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