Sammy

The cultures taken from yesterday's bronch grew staph bacteria. Once again, a common bacteria is causing a very uncommon and severe reaction in Sam.

The good news is we're getting a lot of attention from our team of doctors. Being in the hospital really gives Sam's condition due weight. They are drawing blood multiple times daily to run a bevy of tests and studies.

The bad news is that this pneumonia requires a 10-day antibiotic course that can only be administered intravenously. We are earnestly praying that his bacteria will respond to the antibiotic. The earliest we'd be discharged is next Sunday the 15th. It's a tough sentence, but we feel up to the task.

The kids are staying with Esther's sister's family for the next week or so to allow us to focus on caring for Sam, re-sterilizing his living quarters, and work.

The next few days will be particularly difficult while Sam recovers from the bronch, fights off an infection, and gets back to eating food. We appreciate more than we can express your prayers and support...