Texas pastor Matt Chandler of Village Church in Flower Mound asked for continued prayers for his wife, Lauren, who was recently hospitalized for “very high fever and other symptoms.”
“3rd day in hospital with ferocious @laurenchandler. Super high fever and other symptoms. We still don't fully understand what's causing it,” Chandler wrote. I wrote on Instagram on Sunday.
“She has been poked and prodded and scanned top and bottom, but her fever continues,” he continued. “Prayers have been important. Thank you to all my family and friends who have filled in the gaps.”
According to reports church leadersthe comments section of Chandler's post is fulfilled They prayed for Lauren's recovery, including comments suggesting meningitis or pneumonia as the cause of her high fever.
“All test results have come back negative,” Chandler said in an update. and she went I tested all of you. mentions In the comments. Doctors believe it is viral. [she] We're about to start turning a corner. ”
“The fever is more manageable and not as high, and the blood pressure is back to normal. I was expecting My fever had subsided, and I was able to wait at home for the test, which takes time to get results. Unfortunately, the fever continues. Thank you for your prayers. She was finally able to sleep better and was feeling a little better besides a bad headache from the spinal tap. ”
Chandler then wrote a second update stating that Lauren's fever had finally broken, even though they still don't know “what the original virus was.”
“They've ruled out all the scary stuff and most autoimmune diseases. Lauren was battling bad headaches from the spinal tap and her platelets were too low to put a blood patch on, so they put it on her. I gave you something good to soothe you.”
He also noted that his wife had developed “double pneumonia” in the past five days and was taking antibiotics.
“She's exhausted and ready to go home.”, but she We fought very well. i want to be like that not the one on the bed I can't help but watch. Please continue to pray for a speedy recovery. and we will I love coming home,” Chandler concluded.
Matt and Lauren Chandler have been married for 25 years and have three children. according to her Instagram profileLauren Chandler describes herself as an artist, author, worship leader, speaker, dreamer, brand ambassador, and podcast co-host. Her books include Steadfast Love, With Us in the Wilderness, and two children's titles.
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