Klear update

Today the Klears are doing just okay. Sam's monitor alarmed every hour last night, so Bill got no real sleep. Please pray that Bill will get good rest when he has the opportunity today and that there will not be reason for the monitor to alarm as frequently during the night.

Teesa is resting but continues to have headaches. She is not contagious now, but she will still have the viral meningitis for another 12-14 days. Please pray for complete healing for Teesa, especially that the swelling in her brain will go down quickly and for relief from the headaches.

The surgery to insert a defibrillator in Sam's heart will be performed at UNC Children's Hospital sometime on Wednesday morning. Please pray for Sam's safety and that there will be no complications as his body adapts to the defibrillator. The doctors believe Sam has Brugada Syndrome. For more information about this condition go to http://www.brugada.org/. Here is an excerpt from an email from Bill with more of the specifics on Sam's condition:

"After consulting many ECG readings and examinations, he believes that Sam has Brugada Syndrome, a type of "arrhythmia that causes the bottom chambers of the heart (the ventricles) to beat so fast that they can prevent the blood from circulating efficiently in the body." This is quite dangerous. Therefore, on Wednesday (time yet unknown) Sam will undergo surgery to place a small defibrillator inside his body which will detect any malfunction in the rhythm of his heart and apply a small shock to reset its proper beat pattern. The cardiologist believes that a recurrence would be unlikely, however considering the possible outcome the defibrillator will provide a welcomed safety net."

Bill and Teesa ask that you pray for them to experience the Lord's peace and wisdom during this time. Thank you for your outpouring of compassion.

If you would like to offer assistance to the Klears, call 919-870-7753.