Corrections

OK. Corrections:
1) Nicks new medicine is a THREE times a day med.
2) His therapy shock is 35 joules, not 25.
3) The sotalol (medicine) has the capability to stop arrhythmia's or worsen them. Depends on the person.

We met with a cardiologist this morning. They are extremely surprised that Nick didn't pass out before he received that last shock. They are having us try the medicine instead of adjusting the ICD any further right now because if they set the ICD to wait longer for his heart rhythm to make him pass out, it could be damaging to his heart. Also, it may take more than one shock to get the heart back into a steady rhythm, which will wear down the ICD battery faster. We need to pray that he doesn't continue to be shocked while he is conscious though because it is traumatizing-- and then we're looking at the psychological damages. It feels like we're between a rock and a hard spot. Gotta take things just a day at a time.

Nick is sad today. He wants to go home. Usually he is such a good sport about being here. We wish we could do something... there's just nothing that can be done.

Thanks to all of you for your prayers. All our love!