Today was overall a good day.
After a bit of wrangling with the various docs, we confirmed that Bill was ready to get off his breathing tube, and by this afternoon he was breathing on his own with a bit of help from an oxygen mask. His throat is very sore, but he did tell the nurse his name was Bill, and is doing a great job of breathing and staying calm. He really, really wanted that tube out, so I would say he would rate the day a 10 for sure. The neurosurgeons have cleared him for limited mobility, so he is in the same type of bed as mom. It is eerily similar to the old quarter operated beds in hotel rooms you used to see in old movies. (just kidding!) The goal now is to really make sure he can break up the secretions in his lungs to minimize any chance of infection.
Mom had another good workout day. We were all by her bedside, including her granddaughter Jessica who came down from NJ, cheering her on and asking her to wiggle fingers and toes. She was doing great with that, which is very encouraging. She is pretty good at mouthing over her breathing tube, and she must have said 5 variations of "I'm ready to go home now". I think she believes she could pop right up and walk on out of there if we would just listen to her. To me, this is a sign of what a tough lady she is and how hard she will fight. She is not quite ready to come off the breathing tube, and they think she may have some infection in her lungs, but they've already started her on broad-spectrum antibiotics and taken cultures. To beat that is really her next goal. We still won't know the extent of her spinal damage for a while, but it is encouraging we are starting to talk with rehab docs, and apparently MCV has one of the best spinal rehabs around.
Thanks again for all of the kind comments, prayers and thoughts. A very special thanks to the Federal Reserve Board and Henrico Doctors Hospital for being so wonderful about giving the kids time off to take care of them. We can't wait until they can have visitors, and everyone can give their love and support directly.
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So happy to hear the progress!Yeah!!! Thank you again for the updates. I will continue to cheer for them and say lots of peayers.
Bless all of you!
Pam Lovejoy
This news is so welcome! thanks again for keeping us posted this way. Anne and Bill are so fortunate to have you guys as family. Our family is holding them close in our thoughts and you as well..
Love, jen
So glad to hear the good news about Bill and Anne. Pls keep the updates coming.
Bob and Mary Rives Black
This is wonderful news Kelly, so glad to hear! There are so many people supporting, praying and cheering for your family. Ans
Kelly,
Glad to hear that things are improving. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Don't hesitate to let me know if I can do more than that! Love - Jen B
This is really encouraging news. Thanks so much for posting these updates, and for providing a space for community among those who care for Bill and Anne. I know them from Holy Comforter and I know we are all grateful to you for keeping us informed.
Dear Family, We also thank you for the update. It was so good to hear such positive news. Our family all send their love and prayers and are holding you all close to our hearts. Love to all, Joan and John Scott. We too are ready to do whatever we can to help any of you during this difficult time. Please just let us know. Love, J
Good news -- thanks for sending. Your mom is tough and will definitely fight, and I say that from knowing her for 50+ years! She and Bill are the best. More prayers and good wishes coming from NJ. Love to all, Carole
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anne and Bill attended our son's engagement party last month. Anne and Bill looked wonderful and happy. I look forward to seeing them wonderful and happy again at Keith Scott and Britt Kegan's wedding next year. Please give them my love.
Nancy Hungerford
Glad to hear that both Anne and Bill are improving each day. This past Tuesday night at the Virginians rehearsal, our resident minister Roy Foster led the whole chorus in a prayer for Bill and Anne, and for their loving family whom are so supportive. They are truely a part of the Virginians family and we are all praying for you. Keep the good news coming.
Scotty Scott
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear about your parents accident. Chris Peglar told me about this blog and I have read all the posts. Please tell your mom and Bill that they are in my thoughts and prayers and I know they will get through this and be home soon. I don't know if your mom remembers me, but I definately remember your parents as being kind and wonderful people. Please tell them they are in my thoughts (and you are too, Kelly!)
Love,
Julie Williamson
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