What a Mighty God We Serve

Praise Him!!! Ben's CT scan came back negative for anything unusual!!! There is one more test that they started today and I don't know when the results will come back. There was enough of Ben's fluid from the last spinal tap to test it for the Para-Influenza virus that was in his bloodstream. They have tested for so many things that they have ruled out so much that they are looking at two scenarios when the test results come back. It is very rare that the Para Influenza virus can get into the spinal fluid but if it is then that is what has caused the meningitis and if it is not present in the spinal fluid than he is just unlucky enough to have both para-influenza and meningitis at the same time. The final results on the corynebacterium from his original blood culture in Louisville finally came back. The species tells them that it is most likely a contaminate and not something truly in Ben's bloodstream. This is great news. Also, on the small chance that it is in his bloodstream they tested it for sensitivity to anti-biotics and it is sensitive to vancomycin which he is on anyway. Ben's creatin levels in his kidneys are still high so they are drawing blood and testing his levels before each dose of Vancomycin is ordered so that they can adjust the dosage and keep him safe. Ben had cereal for breakfast and is painting happily right now. He feels good today. He has a fever but no headache. My Mom and Dad are on their way to visit. This will be very good for him. I love you all and Thank you again for your prayers. Jamie