Monday, November 5, 2007

Uncle Brent

Mom posted this as a comment but I am posting it here so that everyone will see it.

David J. has taken Brent to the hospital. He has been unable to eat since Saturday. We were on our way to the airport when he called. David J. didn't know what to do about putting in a feeding tube. We spent an hour and a half in the airport parking lot while Dad agonized over what to do about the trip. He wanted to go so bad but in the end he decided that he should be with his mother and Brent. The doctor told David that he doesn't think Brent will live more than a few days. The family has decided not to put a feeding tube in but they have him on an IV with an antibiotic. Brent's MRI showed a very badly atrophied brain with a lot of fluid--they said it would be like wearing a 25 lb. hat. Please remember Dad, Brent and Grandma in your prayers.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Are you taking Gram down to AZ with you all?

Anonymous said...

No but U. Kelly is. However, I think she is going to have the two procedures she talked to us about Saturday night before she goes. So most likely she'll come down next week.

Mom said...

Actually, Grandma's colonoscopy and uterus repair aren't until the 15th--she's confused about the date. So I don't know when she's going to AZ. But, Kelly is in charge of her.

Dan Ward said...

We will keep Brent and everyone else in our prayers. I'm sorry that you have had to deal with this tough situation Dad.