Pat has been hooked up to a new ECMO and a dialysis machine all night, and appears to be recovering a little. His lactic acid levels are still high, but no longer off-the-chart high. The nurses and doctors here are doing everything they can, and Pat seems to be cooperating. He is still desperately ill, but at least he's stabilized for now.
Somehow Pui and I actually managed to sleep last night, though not a lot. I figure this roller-coaster ride is far from over, but at least right now we're not going down. There are ups and downs to come: we are just hoping that the trend becomes more up than down.
Someone defined the difference between hope and optimism for us. Hope is when you examine all the data and alternatives, and find cause for thinking something good may happen. Optimism is when you ignore facts and data and decide that all will be well. We have hope Pat will get better. Pui pointed out that they aren't necessarily mutually exclusive - you can both have hope and be optimistic. So we will be hopefully optimistic - optimistically hopeful? - that Pat can and will recover. Besides, it's St. Patrick's Day - if there was ever a day to trust the luck of the Irish, this is it. Especially if your name is as Irish as 'Patrick Mullarky'.
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Dear Pat Chan,
ReplyDeleteThis is all of us here in Bangkok. We are cheering for you. Pls fight. Dont give in.
With love,
Jack Yoko P'Moo P'Toom
We're so glad that he is doing better. We're staying optimistic and hopeful with you. Our prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteEvery day we read your blog about this incredible baby. We send you and little Pat much strength, energy and love. Please call if there is anything you need.
ReplyDeletehi Pui and Rob, how are you guys doing? hang in there, get some sleep, eat, take care of yourselves also. you need to have physical strength as well. I want to talk to Pui so much, I have hope also. tell baby Pat that Uncle Pete will visit him soon....
ReplyDeleteMoo
Hello P'Pui and Rob,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for N'Pat na ka, and I asked my family and friends to pray for him also.. I really do believe that he will get better & better soon.
Please take care of yourself duay na ka.
Best,
Ob