Still Improving!!!

Yesterday was day #35 in PICU for Ryland, and he had some great news! All of the results from the cultures that they took from his lungs came back negative!!!! These results let doctors know that he isn't getting any more of those nasty infections. He was also moved down to level 10 on the ventilator, which is getting closer and closer to being completely weaned off of it. In fact, doctors told Shane & Shana that they would be taking the ventilator out of the room on Monday or Tuesday!!!! Ryland was also taken off of another antibiotic yesterday. So, now he is only taking pain medication and one anti fungal med. They hope to take him off of the anti fungal in a day or two.

Ryland has been sitting up in bed a little bit every day, but is still very weak. So, keep praying that his muscles would strengthen and gain back some endurance. Continue to pray that his lungs would keep getting stronger and start breathing entirely on their own. Pray for Shane & Shana to keep on enduring this long process of healing, and to continue being a strong fortress for Ryland. Also, keep Shane's job in your prayers. Since his absence, due to Ryland's situation, he has been running into some issues.

Overall, everything is looking great! We expect it to only get better and better from here! Keep on praying!!! If you haven't noticed from this situation, there is power in prayer, and power when God's people join together in prayer!!