Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6:43 am

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The Dr sat down with us late last night. Seth wasn’t able to tolerate the CT scan because his oxygen saturations were too low, so there were no definitive results regarding pulmonary embolism. Seth has severe ARDS -Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He is fighting multiple issues and the lung issues makes the brain issue worse. Dr said he has “no miraculous intervention” which made our hearts drop. But we know that Jesus intervenes for us both on earth and in heaven.

“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them” Hebrews 7:25

1:30 am- Chaplain stopped by for prayer and reassurance of Easter’s promise. The nurse, Alyssa, has been wonderful and caring.

5:01 am Nurse able to clean him, she removed the Artic Sun temperature system since he no longer has fevers, but if he did get one, there are other ways to treat it. SPO2 (% of oxygen in the blood that is bound to hemoglobin) 96%, ICP 4-6 (went down a lot after the CT drama).

5:31 am HR 113 CPP 60. PO2 18 BP 111/47 SPO2 98

5: 46 am Pupils stable, ICP 6, he’s off pressers (med to squeeze to different vessels to help make blood pressure higher) for now but may need them later. An X-ray was done around 4 am, no result yet.

6:20 am- Surgery Dr that attended the attempted CT last night was impressed that the SP02 was higher 98% as it had tanked to 25-45% last night. Hearing this news gave me a bit of relief.

For now, Seths numbers are stable. But as we’ve experienced, things can change in a breath.

Today’s specific prayer request is that the antibiotics work faster to help clear out the lungs.

– Darcy

PS, We’ve added Michael to the prayer board. He came in after motorcycle accident and his brain stem is bleeding.

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5 responses to “Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6:43 am”

April 9, 2025

Lianne Rae Monreal

God Bless Seth, Ben, the entire family and Michael.
I am sending Healing Light and love, praying for the best outcome! He is being lifted by other prayer circles as well, so truly in God’s hands 🙏

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April 9, 2025

Crystal Sulit

Darcy, my mother met your dear friend, Grace, through their nursing home ministry. My mother quickly realized she was talking about Seth. 🙂 Everyone is in awe of your strength and grace that even as your son lay in his hospital bed, you are witnessing to everyone around you about the glory and power and grace of our Most High. God Bless You!

Christ, we know all things are possible through you, you work miracles every day, every hour, and we trust in you. Please continue to hold Seth in your arms and comfort his family, and be with Michael and all those in the hospital, and their families, and that they may come to know YOU and trust in YOU. Amen!

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April 9, 2025

Nancy Poppe

I was praying for the CT scan last night and I’ve been wondering about that, so thank you so much for the update. Praying that those antibiotics will work faster to clear out his lungs. And also praying for the other gentleman, Michael. Continuing to pray for Ben too and all of you. 🙏❤️

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April 9, 2025

Ryan Konig

There are many of us praying for you Seth, and we will keep on praying for you and your family, and also for the other people on the prayer board, including Michael and his family.

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April 9, 2025

Monica Flegg

We are lifting Seth, your family, Michael and the wonderful care team in prayer.

We’re especially praying for the antibiotics to work faster!

May the love and light of Jesus surround you!

🙏 Monica Flegg (Ben & Jon Althoff’s Aunt)

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