There's a First Time for EverythingBUT, this is a first that we didn't want... but knew to expect at some point. Please pray for Leah. She is having a significant pulmonary exacerbation and was hospitalized on Tuesday. This is her first hospitalization. So everything feels a little traumatic, but she is such a trooper!
She had been home from school all last week with increased cough and congestion. We thought she was probably fighting some type of virus. But rather than getting better over the weekend, her cough worsened and was deep and persistent. She also ran a high fever and had very little appetite, so she barely ate anything. We brought her in to see her CF doctor on Tuesday. He wanted to examine her, get a chest x-ray, and run some tests. Noticing the changes in her chest x-ray, he decided to admit her to the hospital to recieve two antibiotics intravenously. She started both IV antibiotics on Tuesday and will need to be on them for 14 days. We expect her to be in the hospital for at least one week, or possibly the full 14 days, depending on how she does. Leah had a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line placed on Wednesday, which will stay in for the duration of her antibiotic treatment. This allows her to move around more freely, as it is in her arm, compared to the IV that was orginially placed in her hand. As you may know, we have been concerned about the NTM infection that Leah has. Doctor does not think this is from the NTM infection. Rather, this is most likely due to a pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, a typical CF pathogen. Even though Leah has not cultured pseudo in her throat culture, he suspects that it is present in her lungs. He expects her to feel much better as we treat the infection. She's being well taken care of and is mostly in good spirits. She especially cheered up when her sisters came to visit last night. Between her different treatments and our regular CF clinic team visiting throughout the day, there seems to be a constant flow of people coming in and out of her room checking on her. She even had a magician visit her today, who taught her how to do a magic trick. We will keep you updated as we are able. We appreciate your prayers!
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Liz Linder
3/5/2015 03:06:39 pm
We will pray for Leah!! She is always in our prayers, but in this time, we will especially pray for her to feel better!! Hugs to you!!
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Deeona
3/5/2015 03:42:59 pm
I will keep Leah in my prayers.
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Ann Nahikian
3/5/2015 10:15:32 pm
I am praying for healing for your precious Leah, and for strength and stamina for you, Phil and the girls. God is sovereign and holds her in His hands!
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Cathy Kelly
3/5/2015 10:47:06 pm
Praying for Leah and I hope that you are feeling better also! Praying healing, strength, joy, peace and His supernatural power.
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Lisa Simmons
3/5/2015 11:04:24 pm
So sorry to hear Leah is in the hospital- Sending prayers and hugs to Leah and Family.
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Tony Purkart
3/5/2015 11:36:24 pm
Will be praying for Leah and your family.God bless
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Sue Senders
3/5/2015 11:36:44 pm
Get well soon, Leah! We miss you!
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Larry Taylor
3/5/2015 11:50:31 pm
Praying for you all! I will pass this on to the Missions Committee, too.
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Cindy Kragenbrink
3/5/2015 11:58:22 pm
We are praying for you. My daughter, Joy, just had her 53rd operation (she is 30 years old) and she's like you, always has a big smile on her face. The hospital has become her mission field, and they all love Joy and take good care of her while she is there and she is a witness and a joy to them.
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Jeffrey and Christina peterson
3/6/2015 12:03:50 am
Get well soon Leah ! You are in our thoughts and in our hearts always .we miss u sending u lots of love take care praying
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Ashley Cumings
3/6/2015 12:22:44 am
Thank you for letting us know... PRAYING for Leah (and for all of you)!
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Debbie Faber
3/6/2015 12:34:03 am
Praying for Leah and your family!
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Sarah Kohl
3/6/2015 12:48:44 am
Leah will be in our prayers. Praying for your whole family as I can't even begin to think how hard this journey is for you!
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Jim & Linda Difino
3/6/2015 12:58:29 am
Praying for Leah--and all of you as well.
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James & Karen and family
3/6/2015 12:59:54 am
Newbys joining you, asking our Father to pour out every grace on Leah and all of you.
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Sue Reeder
3/6/2015 01:17:03 am
Will definately be in my prayers more than ever. As well as your entire family.
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Tracey Peraud
3/6/2015 01:56:20 am
Praying for Leah and your family.
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Nancy Mau
3/6/2015 01:58:05 am
Praying for a speedy recovery Leah!! Hope to see you back in the Computer Lab soon!
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Mina
3/6/2015 02:54:01 am
We are so glad Leah is in good hands! With your family, with the doctors & nurses & especially the Lords! Lifting you all up in prayer as you wait....can we send Leah a little cheer basket? ☺️
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Barb Winter
3/6/2015 03:41:26 am
Praying for Leah and your entire family. ❤️
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Raylene Grossi
3/6/2015 04:02:41 am
Praying for Leah and your entire family.
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The Fry Family
3/6/2015 04:21:32 am
Praying for Leah to feel better and for this first not to be repeated. Let us know if you need anything at all.
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Tripp's
3/6/2015 05:36:40 am
Praying for healing for Leah!!! You are all in our prayers!!!
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Grandma Nordquist
3/6/2015 05:44:43 am
you will be in our prayers and thoughts. Phil,
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breana
3/6/2015 05:45:07 am
Praying that Leah gets better. And that she continues to be strong. And also praying for your family As well
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the williams family
3/6/2015 06:09:56 am
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hannah will miss her Sunday for sure. Love you guys.
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Kati Ratz
3/6/2015 06:25:37 am
Praying for Leah and for all of you.
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Jennifer
3/6/2015 06:53:36 am
Praying for Leah and the entire Nordquist family.
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Sandra Smith
3/6/2015 08:15:04 am
You are in my prayers Leah! Miss you and your beautiful smile!😃
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Amber
3/6/2015 09:54:07 am
We will be praying for Leah as well as the rest of you.
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Bob & Jen
3/6/2015 12:13:59 pm
We will be praying.
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Wayne & Evalyn Downen & family
3/6/2015 12:49:59 pm
We're praying that Leah will respond quickly to the antibiotics and get to go back home sooner than expected.....
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Blount Family
3/6/2015 01:40:55 pm
We are and have been praying for Leah and your family! Thank you for allowing us all an opportunity to stay informed, so that we all can continue to pray specifically for Leah's treatments...
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Phyllis lepeau
3/6/2015 02:19:56 pm
Love you all so much and praying
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Sam & Suzanne Richbart
3/7/2015 05:34:59 am
We love you guys and are praying for you.
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The McGranes
3/7/2015 07:26:17 am
We are praying for Leah and your family to find the much needed strength and energy to navigate these rough waters.
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The Rackauskas Family
3/11/2015 03:33:20 pm
We pray for Leah.
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