Beautiful sunset today...John has been pretty loopy at times, especially after this second surgery. But he does have some clarity. He continues to be in and out of a fib, is on dialysis, but it has been a pretty restful and comfortable night.
I need to keep in mind that this is touch and go and that things WILL change; when it's bad, things will get better; when it's good; things will get worse. Dr. Maniar told us that the first day he came back to ICU. This is the nature of our situation.
Today, we will figure out alternative lodging, probably at Barnes Lodge which is on campus and has a central kitchen. Even driving 5 miles over to the Pear Tree is a pain! We have a list of stuff we need to get done. We'll be sad to see Natasha and Jeremy leave but they have been great and will come back soon. Karissa may stay today and leave tomorrow. Juli continues to be there for us all.
She and I had an opportunity to walk the corridors and bridges that circumnavigate this large campus. Later in the afternoon, during John's surgery, we all went over to the zoo and thoroughly enjoyed the seals in the underwater tank. The penguin exhibit with open air to them was also so fun. The bears seemed to be hibernating! It was a needed distraction.
For a treat, we all went and ate at a Mediterranean restaurant. When the owner heard we were vegetarians, he took our menus and said he'd fix us up. It was delicious...falafel, grape leaves, spinach pie, a special bread with olive oil and herbs...yum! The girls stayed with John while Juli and I went and slept till early morning. We got here about 1:30 am and now they are sleeping....musical beds, like we said! Tonight, we need to be sure and get a full night's rest. Juli and I tried to sleep in the waiting room...but it's awful!
John asked me to tell everyone that is praying for him, that he cares for you, each one. See, I told you he has some clarity!
Love you guys! thanks for your love and car and concern.
Becki
Karissa 1/21
This is Juli Unternaehrer, (Karissa's aunt) on Knobloch's behalf. For those of you who have expressed an interest in helping with the current situation, I want to let you know that you can contribute to a fund to defray expenses like lodging, etc. We have sent up a Paypal account for this and it should work even if you do not have your own account. You can click on the link below, or just go to www.paypal.com and click on the "Send Money" tab and then use the email address johnhknobloch@gmail.com - then click Personal, and gift. Thank you for all your continued support and prayers. — with John Knobloch.
Karissa 1/21
Daddy will go back to surgery again because of positive cultures with strong bacteria. They will take skin from the stomach and cover the graft. This is the last and only thing they know to do. So through Gods guiding hands... we will count on it working. This is so scary for all of us... He is our daddy and we can't imagine losing him. I believe that Jesus will expel all the infection in body. Pray:
"May John experience healing and wholeness now. No matter what the obstacles may seem, God's healing power can overcome them. So I declare this reality now in Jesus name!" — with John Knobloch.
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