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November 08, 2005
Update on Rudy Schmidt
Here is an update about Rudy Schmidt that was sent to the alumni of Covenant (an email list I am not actually on, but my husband is). Continue to pray.
" Rudy Schmidt has been diagnosed with leukemia and is being treated at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Rudy has experienced a medical roller coaster for the past two months with spikes in his temperature, various pains and discomforts, and other symptoms, but on Friday the hematologist confirmed that the blood work indicated leukemia. He is currently on 100% oxygen and they have treated him with antibiotics and steroids both to relieve the breathing problems and to attack what they thought was pneumonia. They can’t rule out the pneumonia (and the antibiotics certainly won’t hurt) but the latest theory is that the various spots on his lung X-rays are actually the evidence of leukemia rather than pneumonia. He will have a bone biopsy to try and determine exactly what form of leukemia he has, but it appears now to be a rather aggressive acute leukemia. After the biopsy, however, they will consider chemotherapy to seek to send the leukemia into remission for a time. The only other alternative at this point is to stay on the 100% oxygen and pursue hospice care at Memorial (that level of oxygen can’t be delivered at home).
Right now Rudy is sleeping and eating well and actually feels okay - even his chronic neck pain has subsided for the most part! He and Collyn are trusting in the Lord and are seeking the most complete information from a variety of doctors in order to make the best decisions for the future. Rudy’s specific prayer request is that the Lord would allow some remission so that he can return home for at least a short while. They both really appreciate everyone's prayers and concerns. Please continue to pray for health and healing for Rudy, and peace and wisdom for both Rudy and Collyn."
Posted by laini at November 8, 2005 11:18 AM
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Laini, thank you for posting this.
Posted by: Rob Hatch at November 8, 2005 05:27 PM