Timna Update from @P337 Sunday 11/22/09

Timna Update Sunday 11/22/2009 10:30-ish am Eastern Timna has given me a new understanding of the term "Bedside Baptist". Actually I am at the foot of her bed since medical equipment still takes the dominant role in her daily life. She is awake at times but for only moments as fever again ravages her body and mind. I got a damp washcloth for her forehead and asked them if she could have a fan since the room is hot with the equipment and bed generating heat. The respirator is still only supporting her for 10 breathes a minute. Her actual breathing rate is between 16 and 22 breathes a minute. The reason they are trying so aggressively to wean her from the respirator is that respirator patients have a 3% per day chance of developing pneumonia. Timna has been on the respirator for about 20 days now meaning she now is more likely than not to add pneumonia to her complications. Whether you are in a pew or chair, bedside or trackside, on a green or in a sand trap, as you pray for your family, race car driver or golf shot, please remember to pray for my precious Timna. Thank you all. It's hard when every brainstorm results in a power failure. - Lee Peterman