After yesterday’s flurry of activity Dad has mostly been really, really sleepy today. The hospital staff did successfully remove the chest tube and installed the PICC tube, so that’s good. And the speech therapist did stop by, but Dad was so “out of it” that he just wouldn’t wake up enough for her to do much. Dr. Peach (the neurologist) did say that Dad’s sleepiness is pretty normal for someone in his condition. She also said that his improvement has actually been faster that expected, so he’s probably just exhausted from all of the activity.
There is still a question about Dad’s swollen feet. Now they are thinking maybe it is gout after all and have doubled the gout meds. (We are learning that even these bright doctors are not sure a lot of the time.) They’re also going to do an ultrasound of his left arm, which is also swollen, to make sure he doesn’t have a blood clot.
Dear Julie and the entire Gray family, I was reading Britt's blog today and saw her post about your dad. I was happy to read the recent encouraging updates. I want you to know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. You have an amazing family and I know that the deep love and faith that you have will be a great help during this difficult trial. This must be especially hard for your sweet mom. Julie, please give her a hug for me. Lots of love, the Wallace's
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ReplyDeleteI want you all to know how happy and excited we are for the great improvements that Uncle Jim has been making. You are in our prayers and so is he. Keep your spirits up and don't forget to take care of yourselves because then you will be better able to take care and help your Dad. It gives us all hope to see him progressing so quickly. please let us know if there is anything that we can do. We love you all and we will continue to pray for you.
love, Holly, Matt and family
Dear Carmen and Jim - Hope you continue to improve. I know the Lord is with you every moment and He cares so much about both of you. Our love and prayers are constantly with you.
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