Oh my goodness my parents are making out now!;)
OK, not really...but today was the first day my Dad kissed my mom back! It was totally cute! He didn't want a kiss from me; only Mom:) But I kiss his hand anyway!
Dad had a very awake day today. He had more visitors today than yesterday, so he was definitely stimulated awhile.
GOOD NEWS!! He had a CTA scan on his chest and legs and both came back with no signs of PE which is pulmonary embolism a stoppage of blood flow in an artery.
This evening when I arrived he was being washed up; so we had to wait to see him. But when we got back in the room; the trach tube and gauze around his neck were bright red. (bloody mess) The blood didn't make us feel very good; so we talked to the nurses to find out what was happening. And they said there is an irritation probably in his neck after suctioning him out to get the flem that he usually coughs out.
I'd like to ask prayer for this 'irritation' because they talk like its nothing...which it isn't necessarily harmful to him; but it can't feel good! His head is very hot and his stitches are itching him; everyone is bothering him all the time, so a sore throat to go on top of all that is really annoying.
Before we left we prayed and said our "good night's"...and Mom asked "Did you hear me?" and Dad motioned with his mouth "What?"...we laughed and mom repeated herself and Dad again motioned "what?"...hehehehe...he smiled knowing exactly that he was just playing with us! (He cannot talk right now because of the trach. Once he's in rehab and continues to improve, he will have a cap put on the tube so he can talk.) Today is the first day he has tried to mouth anything so this is HUGE!:)
Praise God!
He's coming around:)
He is still at Jefferson, but most likely will be moved very soon; and we don't know when. If you want to stop by that's fine just send me an email and I can give you celly numbers to arrange times, etc.
Pray for his throat, a good placement in a rehab facility, more good communication!:)
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8 comments:
Don't hestitate to ask a doctor about that neck. Nurses will not often go to the doctor with a problem and they won's initiate the concern. I know this from experience. You need to ask a doctor so if they see the neck and are concerned then they tell the nurse to do something. We are praying.
Janice and Kim....So good to hear about the positive changes...Praise God indeed!!...And thanks so much for keeping this blog so we can pray for specific issues that concern him as well as for his complete healing... Thanks for sharing about the smooching!!So cute to hear.. Great medicine in itself!!!...Will continue in prayer and again if there is anything I can do for you please let me know...
Love
Lisa Mackiewicz
Kim and Janice . . . It is always good to hear how Steve is doing. Thank you for blogging. I enjoy hearing about the little blessings that God is showing you each day. How cute is that kiss? :) I am praying for you all.
Sandy
It's wonderful to hear of the huge improvements Mr. Steve has had lately. Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I'm still praying for complete recovery, but still very glad to see how God is providing small miracles every day :o)
Love, Katie Kennedy
Well isn't he just the funny guy now. :) That's good though that he is coming around enough to be funny. Glad things are going good. I will be praying for his neck. Tell your mom Hi for me.
Love,
~Julie
We are praying and I mean "we"... Clay prays for "Mr Deichert, Anna and Ella's Grandpa" too! I don't think he has caught on to the birth of Derek yet :)
The Dyers
Praying God will intervene and ordain for you to be directed to the right place for Mr. Steve's rehabilitation- that this is divinely appointed as all else has been up to this point. That he will go before you to prepare the place for you, that your place will be sanctified and set apart- and safe- for the Lord's will-his work- to be completed and accomplished through you all. In Jesus' name I ask this for his glory, honor and praise, not mine. amen. Psalms 91:11 "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."
Love to Mr. and Mrs. Steve and again I thank God for you caring about me- loving me- when I was an ornery kid! Sincerely In Christ, Laura Milcarzyk.
Janice and Kimberly: Thank you so much for keeping us updated in this blog. I'm praising God everyday with you on the improvements Steve has made. Wish I could be there to help you, but please know I think & pray for you often. Janice - the next time you kiss him, give him one for me!! Love - J #1
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