BJ's blood gas levels have dropped through the night. His blood oxygen saturation percentage as well. About an hour and a half ago they put him on Nitric oxide to try to open his blood vessels further. The result was a 3 point climb in his saturation percentage and a 4 point climb in the blood gas. We are thankful for this, Lord.
They have increased the ventilation pressure (which risks a pneumothorax). His ECMO
numbers started at 6, and have been dialed down to 2.5. The number will continue to be lowered, and we really need for his blood gas (PO2) to increase, not decrease.
Thank you brothers and sisters for watching through the night with us. Thank you for loving and serving Jesus.
Beej's dad
posted by Pray for BJ @ 6:32 AM
40 comments
40 Comments:
we will pray for BJ and the doctors who are treating him and of course the family . I know that it must be hard but you have the best on your side.JESUS
Praying those numbers come up and hold steady. Also praying for the strength of your whole family. We love you guys.
Love, Nancy
As always, BJ is in my thoughts and prayers. Iwill be praying continually for BJ throughout the day!
We will be praying for you all day. Our heart cries out for the Lord to send a healing and comforting touch.
The Snows
Thank you for the early update. Praise the Lord he is responding to the medicine. God is in control and has His hands on BJ.
In His name,
Christina
I have been and will continue to pray. All day. My heart and prayers are with you. --Kristin (peru 05)
I will pray without ceasing until BJ is better. I have a son about the same age. I know your worry for him is huge. I am also praying for you and all the doctors that come into the hospital to help BJ.
Jesus we pray that you will continue to do what you alone can do! Please allow the meds to continue to push BJ's body toward health. As always we will give you the praise and glory for this and all that you have done. We love you Lord and we love this family. In Jesus' name. Amen
Love,
Lori Burkert
Psalm 88:13
But I cry to you for help, O LORD;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.
Praying this morning.
Praying with, and for you all.
Love,
Becky
{The Lord says,) "Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
--Isaiah 46:4
[We pray]that you may be invigorated and strengthened will all power, according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy, Giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the portion which is the inheritance of the saints (God's holy people) in the Light. . .Colossians 1;12-13 AMP
Constantly praying,
Pieper family in SC
Knowing the medical terms you're mentioning, this is a very critical time. My heart goes out to BJ and your entire family. My prayers are with the family and the entire medical staff. God please continue to watch over them.
We are also AweStar-Peru parents. We are lifting up BJ daily for God's healing and we lift up your family for strength and peace.
The Burkholders
Continuing to pray throughout the day.
We're continually praying (and agonizing) with you...Don't have the words to express it, but may you all feel God's all-encompassing love, and also that of your extended family in Christ. Wish we were there in person! We've been feeling that throughout this week...
Still praying for BJ's life.
Higgins family, you are truly an inspiration to us all, and surely to those who come in contact with you there at the hospital.
Lots of hugs,
Jolene & Dan
Prayed through the night,still praying for the medical staff caring for BJ. Praying for your comfort, and peace.
Love you all,
Lora J @ Cobytown
Brent,Deanna,Lauren and Whitney,
We are praying for each of you and BJ. We know that minutes seem like hours and we know that God is the only one that can take the fear away. Believe in Him always..
Love,Tammy & Andrew
Praying and fasting today...
I have to say, though, that the coming together of so many Christians--many who don't know BJ personally--is so beautiful. I know BJ's going to get a kick out of this!
I prayed as the dawn brought us to another day that your son and family may continue to receive God's blessings, even as obscured as that might seem right now.
I will be thinking and praying with you as time marches on today.
Linda Tollison Shaw
Coming before the Father on BJ's behalf now and throughout the day. We must believe...
Susie
Praying for good numbers...
Listening to a minister days ago, she used this acronym for fear.
False Evidence Appearing Real. That's what fear is, and fear is from satan. For Our God said that He has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. Real evidence is what Jesus holds in his hands and that is the power of restoration!! Thank God that we can depend upon that. Father, we Know that we can depend upon you. We trust you and believe that you not only can but will heal B.J. We thank you right now for increasing his blood oxygen levels and restoring full function to his lungs. We acknowledge your goodness and your mercy and thank you for comforting Deanna, Brent, Whitney and Lauren during these difficult hours. Please give them peace and allow your joy to become their strength.
"Because he loves me" says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation."
Psalm 91:14-15
Father,
We continue to thank you for your amazing promises.
Still praying with love,
The Dickersons
Lord, Hear our cries!!
Praying for numbers to come up.
praying for your strenght and doctors wisdom.
BJ we are praying for you keeping strong and fight off the evil infections that have invaded your body
Thank you for early update.
we are all with you
love and hugs to BJ and his family
L.Gresh/Meils family
Your Brothers and Sisters in Christ in Gulf Shores, Alabama are praying with you.
Praying as always. STAY STRONG.
IN HIM
Jonathan Haag
Lord I just pray that as BJ continues to fight for good numbers that his family will be calm and peaceful during this trying time. I pray that You will defeat Satan as he is against the well being of BJ because BJ is such a servant of you. Give BJ the strength to make it through today and his family a little rest bc I am sure it has been a long night.
In Jesus Name
Thank you for your early update.. We have prayed through the night . We have cried out..Read all Psalms. Lord, hear our CRIES!!
Peace to all of you is our prayer today and numbers to go up. WE Praise you FATHER. love, BILL and MARLENE
We are friends of the Koteskeys and live in Wilmore, Kentucky. We have followed your updates with much interest and concern. I have been praying and surely did during last night and will continue this day. God is good! I have been inspired by your testimony and commitment. BJ sounds like such a wonderful boy and it would seem the Lord surely needs young people like this. Our prayers will continue to be with you all.
Agreeing in prayer and lifting all of you before the throne of grace.
Praying for BJ and the Family I can say I do not personally know you, but over the last week or so, i feel like i've known you all along. Every moment of the day my thoughts and prayers are with you. God is strong i've seen mighty things happen through the power of prayer!God be with the family and BJ and help him to heal so he may continue to praise the lord and teach so many people about him. He has never met me but through all of this has taught me so much.
Love in Christ, Melissa
i am tearfully fighting with you all, praying continually for the increase in these numbers as the ECMO is continuing to be dialed down.
Lord God Almighty,
we praise You for Your wonderful creation in bj. but Lord i come to you this morning begging and pleading for the increase of the numbers and the decrease of this sickness. God, guide and direct the doctors in all of this, and protect your solider. be witht eh family this morning, and keep thier faith blazing. Lord we know You will be glorified and You will provide for all of us. Lord deliever my brother. Keep those numbers up. heal and restore.
to You be all the glory, honor, and praise.
amen
Our Heavenly Father, how we are crying out to you! Wrap your Heavenly arms around this family. They are truly your servants and love you greatly. May your love, comfort, strength, and presence fill every square inch of BJ's room and the waiting room. May your presence be felt with every part of their being. Guide the drs. and nurses in each decision and every medication that is prescribed.
We love you O Lord, and lift up your name in worship.
Amen
My heart is so full for each and every one of you. Your family is loved so very much.
Brenda F.
Jesus fill our hearts with a hope that only you can provide today. Surround BJ and his familiy with your loving arms and remind them of your beautiful promises. Lord you are our stronghold. Fill the doctors and nurses with your judgment and wisdom. Lord we faithfully ask for a miraculous healing of BJ's body. May all the glory go to your heavenly name.
Amen.
In constant prayer...
We love you all.
Mark 11:24
24) Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
I will be praying today that his numbers will remain high so he can be weaned off of the ecmo successfully.
we love you
Paula
I will keep BJ in my prayers.
In July I went with a group of teenagers from Awestar to Panama. So I know the kind of work B.J. was doing. And it was glorious. We saw God work in many miraculous ways. BJ saw God work on his trip too. Words are a poor medium when we speak about being involved with God in His work. I know BJ feels this way also. One of the boys who went with us to Panama stood up in youth group(here in Texas) the last two Wednesday nights and told about BJ's progress and asked for prayer for him. We are all part of God's family. You're in our prayers.
In July I went with a group of teenagers from Awestar to Panama. So I know the kind of work B.J. was doing. And it was glorious. We saw God work in many miraculous ways. BJ saw God work on his trip too. Words are a poor medium when we speak about being involved with God in His work. I know BJ feels this way also. One of the boys who went with us to Panama stood up in youth group(here in Texas) the last two Wednesday nights and told about BJ's progress and asked for prayer for him. We are all part of God's family. You're in our prayers.
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