This morning his temp started at 99.8, an excellent start. When we walked in he was sitting completely up right which is the first time in a while.
His breathing is still improving, they hook him up to a ventilator with medicine that dilates his breathing passage which relieves him of the effort it takes to inhale and exhale. he is coughing a lot less but still really getting that fluid in his lungs out - He is doing so well!
All through the day he has been in great spirits, we talked about the news, the dreams he has been having, and laughed a bit about this situation. He knows he is getting better and has stopped being stubborn and annoyed when he is congratulated on the little things, he knows that it is small stepping stones but he is on the right path and he is beyond wiling to take on the challenges without too much complaining :)
Its nice to have Steven back and joking around. compared to yesterday he is much more relaxed and at ease.
When you touch the swelling in his neck it still hurts him, but the tissue is doing getting better and hopefully his body will be able to start draining it on its own.
At 2pm they tried to get him to do the trachea voice box thing. his chest is still really flemmy and it made the voice sound troll-like...he thought it was funny and laughed at the way he sounded with it in - the most i have heard him laugh so its good he is keeping humor in all of this.
The nurse is great, she gave Steven a shave today (he was starting to look a little rugged, but i thought it was handsome on him). i think he enjoys having all these people (and women) pamper him....of course he enjoys it!
Its been a great day. he seemed calm and at ease.
Thank you everyone for your love and support. Pilar has been coming and reading him the comments in the morning and it really brightens his day! The room is looking a little bare so if anyone has to desire to send flowers or cards please do, i think it will give him a sence of encouragement. since he is not really seeing any visitors ya'll can send them to his house or just drop them by. the address is: 11802 Exposition Blvd. LA, CA. 90064.
Thank you everyone!!
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Baby Steps Bubba, Baby Steps....Your not just going to jump up out of there with a boner and yell "I'm BaaaaaaaK" Just take it slow. I wouldn't want you to pull anything. I mean come on at our age, injuries take us longer to recover from than they used to. Just because you color your hair doesn't mean your actually younger. I heard the nurse came in gave you a shave. That was a close one. I thought I might have to send you over a bottle of that Just For Men Beard Dye. Well you skated on that one.
ReplyDeleteI talked to Mark yesterday and we had a good long laugh going down memory lane. He's ready for the reunion too. Hey I know, we can get Dan Mitchell to bring his camera and book the Norway again...We could call it " The Boys are back" (Retro Album) Just kidding. I can't stay up that long anymore...
The future is looking bright my dear friend. You have so much to look forward to. Especially your move back to Texas...Yeah that's right. We all took a vote and your moving back home were you belong. TEXAS!
I want you to know this Steven. That this very morning during my 6:30 am Men's Prayer Group at my church, We all prayed for your recovery and for God to work through the doctors and nurses and continue His healing in you. I'm talking about some really serious prayer warriors bro. Men that know the power of prayer and have experienced God's merciful grace because of it. We all believe that you will make a 100% recovery, But it will be in His time. So remember bro...Baby steps....Baby steps.
Love you my dear friend
I will post again tomorrow.
Don
Okay, to all you care givers. Prayers went up for all of you today too. We all praised the Lord for your mission of service to helping Steven. And that from this you all will gain a joy and peace that surpasses all understanding as you let Gods love work through you into all that are there.
Thank you all
Jesus is Love.
Your new Pal Don.