March 21, 2019
I'm still praying for a miracle but this most recent update has Richie's family hearts broken.
Brian has not answered texts for about 4 days. Grandpa is exhausted. He is worried about his son and his grandson. Richie's situation has deteriorated to the point that his life expectancy seems to be very short since these problems are going to continue.
Richie had to get the pacemaker because of another episode of flatline. To do this they had to cut two of his ribs to attach the wires to his heart. They then needed to put two chest tubes in, Grandpa is not sure why but he assumes that during the pacemaker procedure Richie's lungs needed to be re-inflated. Before the pacemaker was attached, he had to have an emergency bronchoscopy due to mucus plugs and lung not filling with air properly. No talk of Richie going home anytime soon.
I ask that you keep Richie and his family in your prayers. I've let Brian and Shannon know that we are here for them but at this time, they are devastated. Thank you so very much for showing Richie and his family so much love.