Hi everyone,
This morning we received some bad news. The neurosurgeon, Dr. Alisi, told us that Steve's brain has swelled and this has caused an extension of the stroke areas that were already there. He showed us the CT scan and pointed out a large area of Steve's right hemisphere that was dark, indicating cell death. The swelling is also pushing on the left side of Steve's brain, which can cause additional strokes to occur on that side. The doctors have started him on a diuretic called Mannitol to try to decrease the swelling. The next 24 hours are critical. He will have another CT scan at 4 am this morning, at which point we will know if the left side of his brain has been affected. Please keep him in your thoughts tonight.
Beth
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
9 comments:
OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO YOU. BE STRONG. COME ON STEVE. THERE'S MORE OF THE WORLD TO SEE ! WILL BE IN CHURCH FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. LOVE, KATHIE
Thinking of all you guys and sending lots of love and prayers your way. Love, Adrienne
Hold on to life Steve-I want to meet you some day. Keep fighting and may God bless you and your family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...
Kris in Georgia
Steve-o...I know you can get through this buddy. You are so strong and I have all the faith in the world in you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day and night. I love you and miss you.
Love,
Leigh
Sleep My Child by Alicia Carpenter
"Sleep, my child, and peace attend you,
all through the night.
I who love you shall be near you,
all through the night.
I my loving vigil keeping,
all through the night.
Mother, I can feel you near me,
all through the night.
Father, I know you can hear me,
all through the night."
Sisters, family take turns sleeping near me,
all through the night.
With each dawn comes a blessing,
all through our lives.
May we see a world of hope,
all through our lives.
"May our days be filled with caring,
tears and laughter are for sharing,
as with each so all are faring,
all through our lives". By Tom Rhodes
Thoughts of hope and healing Karma sent to Steve & Family from all your W. L. Michigan School Community and Peace from Marie C.
Steve,
Eventhough I am not with you physically, please know that I am with in Spirit. Prove them wrong Steve....I know you've always hated when folks said you couldn't do things...keep fighting!
I was one of Steve's elementary teachers :) I now work with Linda at Keith Ele. My family and I are praying for Steve...anyone in Walled Lake schools who knows Steve from his school days know that he is an amazing young man and are praying too! May God give all of you the strength you need during these uncertain times.
Kristin Rendi
Steve and Family,
Sue, Steve and Stephen from Commerce Township, just want you to know we are with you and PRAYING.
Love to you all.
Linda I am only a phone call away, let me know if you need ANYTHING.
SS
Dear Percha family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you -- not only from home, but from church as well. Steve's name was announced this morning...St. Patrick's... There will be lots of prayers for Steve. Youth and strength are on Steve's side. Need anything, please call, we're here.
Love to all - Bob, Kathleen, Megan and Rachael.
Post a Comment