I really don't like to do this...T&P appreciated (UPDATED)

[flex]

This has to do with a co-worker.  He's a great guy--known him for many years.  He was recently made our assistant business manager and I was really happy for him.   Anyway, his oldest son, who is just 15,  has been in and out of ICU for a couple weeks now.  He's had swelling around his heart, and now he's back in ICU.  The doctors were going to drain the fluid that was collecting yesterday afternoon, and so far I've had no updates since then.

I just now noticed that my CW changed his FB profile pic to one of his son when he was a baby.  Seeing this just broke my heart.  When it's your kids sick and in pain...well...you know what I mean--I can only imagine how Dave feels right now.  Anyway, if you prayer, please say a prayer for Kaleb and his family.  tia

[nsl]

Absolutely.

[mom2twoboys]

Oh man. So sorry. I couldn't imagine!

[cuddlyevil]

Consider it done.

[isabel]

Thinking good thoughts for them!

[rosiebear]

Of course. Poor kid; poor family. They are in my thoughts.

[tripleshot]

Sending good thoughts.

[mountaingirl]

I hope this all turns out ok. Lots of T&P for you all

[roadbananas]

All of my prayers r with them.

[elleblue]

I can only imagine how difficult it is for your friend. I'll be keeping your co-worker and his son in my thoughts.

[Deleted]

I'm sorry flex. Of course I'll pray for Kaleb and his family...

[aussiecrush]

I'm so sorry they need it but Kaleb and his family are in my thoughts.

[FrozenSunshine]

Thinking of Kaleb and his family.

[WOT?*]

Thinking of Kaleb and Dave and their family right now. Prayers for a quick and complete recovery.

[nsuhomer]

Oh man. This breaks me up. T&P sent.

[meganew]

That poor family. Lots of T&ps sent.

[whiskeyandwine]

Definitely.

[miniroller]

Sending T&P's for sure.

[sterl724]

For sure. So sad.

[bab]

How scary and sad. I will keep them in my thoughts

[flex]

Aug 2, 2015 11:26:11 GMT -5 tators said:

Any update?

No updates for today, but this is what he sent out at noon yesterday: "Better on the drain.  Still trying to fight off whatever is causing the problems.  Waiting game for now and hoping things continue to improve."

The docs ascertained that a virus was causing the issue when he first got sick a couple weeks ago.  So that's what Dad means about the waiting game.  He seemed to have improved initially, but it hasn't gone away apparently.

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and your prayers.  Keep 'em coming.  : )

[pumpkin]

T&Ps

[flex]

Update: co-worker's son has been moved from ICU to a regular room which is good news. The cardiologists have removed the drain to his heart. He now has some fluid around his lungs that they are keeping an eye on. Still no answers as to what has caused all of this--it'll take days to weeks to get the results back.

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers.