Yesterday they did a bronchoscope on Alan and drew around a liter of fluid from around his lungs. They didn't put any chest tubes in, which is good, I think. They are running tests on the fluid to see what kind it is. I looked up plueral effusions on the internet and there are 4 different kinds of fluid, I can't explain them but the internet does a good job. There is a little pocket of air they are watching since they drained the fluid. They want to keep him for a few days for osbservation. Wanda, Eddie, and I could tell a big difference in him immediately after they brought him back to the room from draining the fluid. They used a local anesthetic so he was wide awake, talking, and in a great mood.
Anna Kate's pain is less today.
Thank you all for keeping tabs on us and praying for our specific needs as they arise. Judy & Alan
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Sorry we couldn't talk this morning. Everybody in Sunday school is praying for you two and AnnaKate. Didn't know about the fluid around Alan's lungs until tonight at Deacon's meeting. Just want you to know that Jenny and I love you all very much and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Cliff and Jenny
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