Friday Afternoon Update

Kevin remains in critical but stable condition at the Duke Cardiac ICU. We learned that he did not have another arrhythmia during the cooling procedure, which is very good news. After 18 hours of cooling, the doctors are now allowing his body temperature to raise back up to normal. Sometime this evening they will take him off of the sedatives and paralytic medications. After the medications wear off, Kevin may start to come around within the next day or so.

The Bartkovich children are staying with close family friends in Duham and are doing well, despite the circumstances. The family is being well loved by family and friends who have come from all over to offer support.

Please focus your prayers for:

• Miraculous healing for Kevin, for minimal or no brain damage and full recovery
• Sleep for JD. Beginning tonight, she will likely go for 2-3 days without much rest
• The children as they struggle through the uncertainty of their father's health

Please pray without ceasing.