Today was another very encouraging day.
Bill is breathing extremely well off his breathing tube. He is removing a lot of stuff from his lungs. We'd like to see his central line removed as he may not need it and it can be a source for infection. He drank a bit of water today, and by late afternoon was tolerating the feeding tube again. He looks great, and most of the time is coherent. We think the times he is not is due to all of the strong doses of morphine and other pain killers he was on. But he looks so much more like himself, it is remarkable.
Mom was a chatterbox today. She is trying to speak over the breathing tube and about 50% of the time is understandable. She said she is hungry, wants a bath and wants her teeth brushed. All good signs. She is doing wonderfully moving her arms and legs, and even though it is clearly painful, she is trying to make a fist and really use her fingers. With our help, she wrote "I love Bill" on a piece of paper, so we made sure he saw that. She is doing so much better with her breathing and lungs, there is a really good chance she will be extubated tomorrow. We can't wait to hear what she has to say.
Your prayers and thoughts are really helping, keep them coming!
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Each day is sounding better and better. Thanks for the updates. Please convey our best wishes to Bill and Anne as they continue to return to their former pictures of health.
Scott and Susie Miller
That is just wonderful!!! And the sweetest thing Anne wrote. I am so happy for them and all of you. Please give them our love.
Let them know Henry is great and doing us a good service just being here. We love him and he's no trouble at all. Much love to you all. Pamela Lovejoy
This is just great news. Anne's note made me cry!!! I am so proud of Anne & Bill and all of you for fighting so hard for their full recovery! I just know they are both going to be okay!!!!!!!!
Hey Debpk,
Maybe I should have just told her to write 143 :-)
They are the best!
Very encouraging news Kelly, this is so great to hear! Lots of fight and spirit, this is good. Ans
Dear Kelly, et all, What good news. Thank you! The prayer service for your folks was very nice and we appreciated being able to come together to support you all. We will continue our prayers and please send our love to Anne and Bill. Love, Joan and John
These posts are greatly appreciated. We think about Bill and Ann every day.
Buff and Patti James
Kelly, I am so glad to hear there is improvement. I am praying that their recovery is as quick and painless as possible. If you need anything from DC, please do not hesitate to ask.
Heidi
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