[willowbrook] update charles cook

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Dear Willowbrook family,

Things are not looking good as of tonight.  Dad is still bleeding, so much so that today they have given him 5 units of blood.  They are hoping that by giving him platelets along with some of the blood that his will begin to clot better.  He is now not up for having the tracheotomy.  Too much blood loss and they believe that the vent tubing may have adhered itself to the lining of the throat.  If taken out--another source of losing blood.  Kidney, Liver and pancreas enzymes are still WAY out of normal range.  He suffered through dialysis today, his heart rate rising, and blood pressure dropping.  They have also ordered morphine to make him a little more comfortable.  Not a good idea as my Mom and I well know.  He gets crazy on that stuff.  Mom tried to tell them, but the nurse said the amount they were giving him would not affect him too much.  Of course they were wrong.  Mom went in tonight and she could not calm him down.  His heart rate continues to rise while on this medication.  He was so out of control that she hoped that his heart didn't give out on him.  I am praying they will try something different soon.  
Unless God grants us a miracle it does not look very promising.  I have prayed that the Lord will give him peace and surround him with loving angels to keep watch over him.  I pour my heart and tears out trying to understand why this has to happen now.  I know that God is in control and even though my selfish wants are for him to be with the grandkids, myself and my Mom for a long time I have to understand somehow that this is God's will.
Being home with he kids has sure helped me keep my mind on other things now and again, but my heart is breaking for my Father.  He is such a strong man that I just want him to hang in there and never give up hope.

Thank you for all your prayers, calls, cards, food, and kindness.  You all are a sweet church family.  

Through my tears tonight, I ask you to please continue to pray for him.  That he may seek comfort in the days that follow.

I Love you all,

Christi Wheeless