Today Dad already seems a bit restless. Maybe it’s because i kept him awake too late last night. Maybe it’s in anticipation of the next few hours of activities planned. There is a different energy (vibe) in the ICU today. They have a routine and scheduled move of the patients for normal upkeep and maintenance of the ward. Some of Dad’s care team thinks that the hospital plans these maintenance days to keep everyone off balance, but it has to happen sometime. Dad has some adventures planned for today too. The idea is to pull the wire out of his jaw. This means he will be able to open and close his mouth. This also means he should be cleared to get the MRI scan to look closer at his neck. Hopefully, it will clear and we will be able to remove the collar and let him stretch his neck and bend around to see more. This also is the next step in recovery. Pray that this goes well and he’s cleared. To us it seems lime simple little steps, but for Dad these tiny improvements help boost morale, encourage him, and give him that extra push towards getting better.
~With Integrity
Hi Marlin,
ReplyDeleteMy sincere thanks, once again, for the time you have dedicated to this site. I so appreciate being able to keep in touch by reading your updates. I can only try to imagine how it must be for all of you providing minute to minute support to your dad. I truly admire your courage as time ticks on. Please know that you are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Please tell your mom and dad I send my love.
Thank you,
Susan Crotty
Hi Marlin
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for keeping everyone in touch with your family. Sarah keeps drawing out attention to postings on facebook as well - so this is great.
We are praying for your Dad and Mum all the time, for full healing, full pain management, and great support for you all as you live through this experience together. God is good and He is always there with you.
Love to you all, looking forward to seeing you all next year.
Love
Dorothy & Don Oliver