Debbie's update......July18......by Charlie

Debbie has had a restful and non-eventful  night.  Dr Relic took another spinal fluid sample this morning and also informed us that the first sample came back negative for active meningitis infection and we were on the 7th of a 10 day countdown to stop the antibiotics if two more tests came back negative.  Praise the Lord!  Then he said they will be looking at weaning her from the external drain and we pray her body takes over where she will not have to have the internal shunt drain.  She still does not respond but looks great and as though she could get up and walk out of the room.  We pray as the infection is going away, and her brain becomes more rested she will become alert again as she was.  We are so thankful for the small steps. God bless each of you for your prayerful support.