How we got here...

Friday, Jan 16, Jonny flew to Portland to visit his biological mom. Beginning Saturday morning he became very sick and when his condition worsened Sunday he was taken to the hospital. He was admitted that evening and began treatment for what they thought was a parasite he had picked up in Egypt.

After a short release to home on Tuesday, he began to get worse and developed more problems. He was readmitted Wednesday afternoon and more testing began. In the middle of the night Wednesday we were informed that he was in acute renal failure and he was transferred to Legacy Emmanuel Hospital in Portland. It was at this point that he was diagnosed with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. It is believed that this was caused by either E-Coli bacteria or something he picked up in Egypt. At this point they simply don't know.

Thursday his spirits were good as they put in the PICC line so he wouldn't have to be poked for IVs and blood draws. At this point we were waiting to see how his kidneys would respond.

Friday morning we were informed that his labs weren't looking good and that he would need a blood transfusion as well as dialysis. The transfusion was successful. They put in the dialysis catheter and he had his first round of dialysis last night. They said that it couldn't have gone better and that his body responded very well.

This morning, Saturday, his lab results are encouraging and the dialysis was successful. We are now continuing the waiting game to see if he is going to need another round for his kidneys.

The doctors have encouraged us that he is progressing through the syndrome as he should be and are hopeful for a full recovery. The hospital staff has been amazing throughout the whole process. Thank you all for your prayers. It's knowing that you are praying for his recovery that makes this process a bit more bearable.

Thank you all for your support and we will try to keep you up to date on his condition.