Pray that Cathy can Eat

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About noon today, the specialist came in to visit with us. He said that 80% of all cases of pancreatitis are due to alcoholism or gall stones.

The c.t. scan indicated that there are no gall stones -- and Cathy is definitely NOT an alcoholic -- so that leaves her in the 20%, and they are puzzled.

Right now, they are calling it "idiopathic acute pancreatitis" -- which basically means, they have no idea what caused it.

They are not planning on doing any surgeries or anything like that at the present moment -- but we are asking that you pray for her to be able to eat tomorrow.

If she can't eat -- then they will end up feeding her through a tube down her nose, and she really doesn't want to do that.

Thus far, she's progressing well, however, and may be able to go home in a few days.

Comments

  1. Anonymous5:07 PM

    Dear Pastor Mark and Cathy
    so pleased to hear of even a small improvement, we will pray for complete healing and her ability to eat..also for great beauty to come out of this unpleasant situation...
    happy the kids are ok...if we can help please call...if you need something brought up there , please call.,.,,
    Love in
    Christ
    Ron and Deb Wald

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  2. Anonymous6:40 PM

    My prayers are with you both. Glad to hear that all arrangements have worked out and kids are being taken care of. That takes a load off of Cathy's mind so that she can concentrate on her healing. Pray that all goes well tomorrow.
    God Bless you both!!!

    Sue S

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  3. Anonymous10:17 PM

    We will be praying for her ability to eat, I'm sure the thought of a feeding tube is not pleasant. Hope you are getting in some rest, too. Let us know if there's anything at all that you need. Know the kids are all in good hands. Love the Yoda picture!

    Blessings, Barry & Lori

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  4. Anonymous12:05 AM

    Pastor and Cathy, Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
    Our prayers are with you with ALL of our hearts!!

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