February 06, 2011

Sunday February 6, 2011 3:45pm

Garren is facing some difficulties right now.

His breathing is agonal - which means he is having a hard time breathing on his own. It looks a lot like a hiccup everytime he takes a breath. The neurologist's concern there is that Garren's brain has been damaged to a point that it is unable to control his respiratory functions properly.

Also, he is showing possible signs of diabetes incipitous. Basically, he is passing more urine than he should be. This is controlled by the pituitary gland, which is located in his brain as well.

I asked if the swelling on his brain could be responsible for some of these symptoms. The doctor very carefully answered, not wanting to give false hope, that it is a possibility, but we can't say for sure.

They will test his urine for the diabetes issue, and then we should be able to know a little more.


10 comments:

Wendy said...

Trusting & praying for your son and your family!

Wendy Sandford
(we've been attending SB Monroe and heard about what happened to Garren this a.m.)

nathan said...

We are lifting you all up in prayer. Mendon church has joined with you in prayer as well. We love you all.

Rhena Lindsey said...

We are so concerned--just wanted you to know. Prayer by Central Baptist Church folk (Nana's former church). I Pt 5:7

Janet said...

Continuing to pray for Garren and his family!
Janet Barbee

Unknown said...

Crawley family are thinking and praying for you!

Yvonne Yacono said...

Geoffrey and Nancy, Our prayers are with Garren and your whole family during this time.

Unknown said...

Praying God will reign down what you need in the moment you need it. Comfort.Strength.Supernatural healing.Peace...
The Kanipes

Anonymous said...

Nancy, I have had Garren and all of you on my mind and in my prayers since Friday. Please know that all of the ED team in Monroe are praying for you!

Janet Barbee

Kitty @ Four Toms and a Mom said...

love the Ex 14:14 reference. We see the stillness in the wait. The peace that is so hard to understand. We see it and it's contagious. He's contagious. All four boys lifting him constantly. Trusting. Believing. Praying.

tammy wingat said...

we are lifting you and Garren up in prayer! We have a son who is 13 and can only imagine what you are going through! We KNOW that our heavenly Father, "Abba" is with you! We pray that He continues to wrap his arms of love around you all, especially Garren!
<>< The Wingate Family