Day 3

Hello everyone.

We have been overwhelmed by the messages, etc., that we have received so far. We've let Isaiah know that people are praying for him. We are so grateful for everyone's care. Thank you.

I've never written a blog but I cannot keep people updated via text, Whatsapp, etc. Hoping this works.

Isaiah was sick with what seemed like the flu for three weeks. He saw our family doctor every week and was sent for blood work twice and a CT scan. He was put on antibiotics. 

This sickness likely caused a heart infection and a clot was formed. The clot went into his brain causing it to stroke twice. To be clear, his brain is not infected. 

He has impaired motor skills, speech and sometimes he says random things. The doctors are trying to subdue all infection and figure out if there are any more clots in the heart to be worried about. 

He is in the hospital in Vancouver.

He had an ECHO this morning as well as more blood work. We are waiting for a MRI today or tomorrow. 

He saw a dietician and a speech therapist. They figure out what foods he can physically eat at this time. So far he did soft foods like pudding, potatoes and jello. He can drink with a cup himself but is being spoon fed.

He cannot move his right arm and leg or foot. His sensation is there though. He had a physio therapist come today to see what he can and cannot do. 

I'm all over the place here, I realize. First posts can be like that I guess.

Isaiah is bed ridden and hasn't been able to sit up on his own. The PT is going to try getting him to do so on his own today.

He sleeps most of the day. He has these air compression bags on each leg to help with blood flow. They compress and decompress all day long. 

He just asked why his right side of his body is being so rebellious. Pretty hard to come up with an answer but I took the opportunity to let him know that this is something that doesn't have a quick fix. He says he understands. 

Doug and I are both down here from Smithers but our boys are home. We've got everything figured out with their care till at least Wednesday morning. 

People have been asking how they can help. Prayer is always number one. You can always text us but we won't always be able to respond asap. 

You are all very dear to us and we appreciate you. 

The picture is what he looks like when he's awake and sitting up. He doesn't look at us or move his eyes. The eye patch is because he has double vision in his left eye and is always trying to close it because it bothers him.

I said to him, "Do you need any chapstick?" 

He answered, "I need a milkshake." 

Uber Eats is ridiculously priced! Two milkshakes and a small iced tea delivered was $26! I was floored. Gonna hit a market for some things he can eat between meals. 

"I'm gonna need something before dinner comes."