Ongoing Dad Update

I talked to Mom a bit more at length and have more details to add to the ongoing update.
Last night Dad had some respiratory distress but was stable this morning so he's been able to stay on a regular floor without having to be moved to critical care. He has been receiving many fluids through an IV and this may have overwhelmed his body and heart so they gave him some medication to help pump the fluids through more efficiently without the strain.
The consolation today seems to be that his VITAL SIGNS ARE OKAY. His blood pressure is normal and fevers under control.
Regarding the Blood infection (scary I know) and pneumonia: Mom will meet with someone from infectious diseases to discuss the blood tests. They took some Ctscans and x-rays today so they'll have more information to work with. There could be a bladder infection involved here.
We are hoping and praying that his body reacts well to all of the antibiotics. They hope to see his platelet count go UP. This would be a wonderful trend to see over the next few days! (I'm trying not to consider the possibility of this not being the case.)
Dad seems to feel much better than he did Saturday morning but claims to feels aches all over his body. I spoke briefly with him over the phone as did Jen and he seemed to be his normal self.
Mom is a trooper. She is taking this all so well. She's gone home to sleep at night and then continues during the day to be Dad's beloved wife and greatest advocate. Dad has done so well under her care for the past 4 1/2 years! Please pray that she can remain peaceful.
All she asks for is prayers. No request for visitors yet even though I've been ready to jump at the word. They're hoping for the best. Dad will be in the hospital until the coast is completely clear. If all goes well, this will be at least a week.
So, we join in the rest of the prayers of the world...
for the hurricane victims
for the families in crisis all over the world in the midst of war

It's no coincidence that today is the feast of the Triumph of the Cross- our hope!
Love you all.