Ellie Update--Prayers still needed

Ellie was removed from dialysis over the weekend. She continues making urine on her own, so they are monitoring her. The doctors have told JL and Liz that she may need to go back on dialysis sometime in the future, but right now, she is doing well enough to be off of it! We were very excited about that.

Since she isn't on a vent or dialysis anymore, JL and Liz have been putting her in a wagon and pulling her around the hospital, outside for walks on the sidewalk, etc...just to get her out of the hospital.

She is still basically "asleep" and has very brief periods of alertness. When she is alert, she is often very angry and scared and cries a lot. I know that is very hard for everyone to see and deal with.

Right now, plans are being made for Ellie to be transferred to a rehab hospital. There is not a hospital available in Austin, so right now they are looking at one in Dallas. Because of the stroke, she will have to learn to walk and talk again. The doctors are unsure as to the extent of the brain damage, so we may also be looking at some form of mental retardation. It will be just a waiting game to determine that.

I'll let you know more as I hear it. Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.