Prayer for an IV

I have a simple prayer request tonight - pray for an IV!

We are still in the ICU tonight. Clare did great during the day with her NG-tube. As much as it pains me that she needs this tube to eat, you could tell she was feeling better with a little food in her belly. The IV nutrients will give her all she needs to survive, but they won't fill her tummy. She also nursed a little before bed (and nursed longer than before), so I know she won't need the tube for long. Auntie Chrissy came to visit today, and she entertained Clare by singing to her. Then Clare entertained Christina by chatting up a storm. She even smiled at Christina! She played a little today, too, so I can see our Clare slowly coming back.

Now that the feeding issue is squared away (as far as the ICU is concerned), of course, something else has come up. The teensy IV in Clare's foot failed today. It wasn't the greatest IV to begin with, but it was an IV. And they won't let Clare leave the ICU without another IV in. Tonight's mission is for the IV therapy nurse to get another IV in. So when you say your good-night prayers, please add a special intention for Clare's IV! It may not seem like much, but right now, that's what's standing in our way to get out of the ICU.