This update is directly from Jimmy Ruggiero. Urgent prayer is still needed!
February 3rd, 2011
Luca had his CT Scan at 3:30pm today and we got the news that the swelling of the brain has not reduced yet. The doctors told us from the beginning that it could take up to 5 days for the swelling to go down. The goal right now is to keep him sedated (and paralized) for the next couple of days and do another CT Scan on Saturday. They will give him manitol to help dehydrate the brain so the swelling could reduce quicker. PLEASE make it a priority in prayer the next few days to pray that the swelling in Luca's brain would go down.
The doctor told me today that it was great that he was responding well with his movements (arms, feet, body would move all over when he coughed, etc) with his brain still being swell.
He also has no more medicine to monitor his blood pressure since 3am this morning--he had three different types of medicine 2 days ago.
He has come along way so we need to thank God for what he is doing and for what he will continue to do.
WE love you all very much and covet all your prayers during this time...
Blessings,
Jimmy
