A Good Night brings a Brighter Morn

"Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts."  ~Thich Nhat Hanh

So, when I got up, checked my email and saw 3 or 4 FW'd messages there from "Richard O'Neal," it seemed a good sign ;-).....

Then, he called Scott (the go-to guy in health matters, no doubt) to report that blood pressure and oxygen counts are up and he'd been given the green light to have two procedures done today:

(1) Echo Cardiogram to check out stuff with his heart (no clear issues that we are previously aware of, but seems there are some other signs that indicate this test is advisable at this point).

(2) Bronchoscopy, in which they probe and take samples directly from his lung tissues. This test will hopefully clarify whether the primary issue right now is being caused by infection (pneumonia) or by progression of his Churg-Strauss disease. Based on the findings, the doctors will be able to make the best recommendation for ongoing treatment.

We will be heading to University Hospital 7th floor very shortly, where we will don our bug-like masks to enter Dad's room and give hugs and encouragement prior to bronchoscopy at 1:00 pm. Not sure just how long it takes to do procedure or get results. Welcome any and all prayers raised up during that time for him and for his doctors and nurses, as well as for clarity in the findings and necessary treatment to follow.

Feel free to leave comments here for Dad - I'm sure he'd appreciate your good wishes <3

Breath by breath,
Robin