Some News. . . .

Sorry I haven't been able to update the last 2 days! We didn't hear anything until this morning. So we figured 'no news is good news'.

Shana and Shane said that the doctors think Ryland has a combination of the fungus, strep, and a viral infection. They will continue to test for all of those. So for now, his doctors have diagnosed him with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

The good news. . . Ryland is in critical condition still, but is stable. His oxygen has been brought down from 100% to 40%, which is amazing!!!! Especially considering how critical things were just 2 days ago!

The not so good news. . . Ryland is having to take blood pressure meds to keep his bp level down. He might also have to be kept in the hospital for up to 2 months for the steroid treatment, and to wean him off the ventilator. He might also have to do daily breathing treatments for up to 2 years.

The AMAZING NEWS!!!!. . . . Ryland's lungs have a 100% percent chance of healing in time! It's amazing to me how God created our bodies to heal themselves! Psalms 139:13 & 14 says, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are WONDERFUL, I know that full well." How wonderful are our bodies?!

I thank the Lord right now for Ryland that his body is fearfully and wonderfully made. That, through time, his lungs will heal because that is how God created bodies, to heal themselves. Let's all continue to pray that Ryland's body reacts well with the steroid treatments, and with the help of doctors and medicine that his body will begin and continue to heal. Pray for the critical care team that is overseeing his treatment. They need wisdom to figure out what is causing the problem, and how to treat it efficiently. Pray for Shane and Shana. They are worn out and tired from being up at the hospital with all of the ups and downs. Pray that they are continually filled with peace, and continue to lean on the Lord for their source of strength.