Just thought I would let everyone know that Dad is progressing nicely. He is still on sedation medicine and on a ventilator but will respond to commands. He was asked this morning to give a thumbs up and did for the nurse. My mom is in with him now and held her hand:) He knows when we are there; and he hears EVERYTHING! So we continue to speak to him even though it is hard to see him like this....
Right now he is being moved to Jefferson Hospital of Neuroscience which is a couple blocks down from where he is now. (900 Walnut Street, Philadelphia) He will be there for approximatly 48 hours so they can do more testing on him.
The doctors did a test today checking on his heart and the nurse said that everything is ok with his heart! The doctors don't usually talk to us after the test for some reason....so when we don't hear from them; that's a good sign;) They have not said as to what the slight fever was from yesterday, or if they found or are thinking there is an infection. At this point, we assume he does not have one.
Continue to pray that he makes improvments and that he will be able to move the left side of his body. The only movement that we have seen is his right side; and we are not sure if thats because he can't or if its because that's how he's positioned on the bed.
I'll try and update as more news comes...
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Kimberly,
Thanks for the update, we are continuing to pray for Mr Steve, your mom, you and for everyone involved in your dad's care. Also praying for Kevin and Brandy as they look from afar with their families concerns. May Jesus be seen through your family to the hospital staff. Give our love to both your dad and mom.
Love and prayers,
Jan
We are praying for you guys all the time. We know what's it like not to hear from the doctors right away. Hang in there and be patient with them. Your Dad and your family mean so much to me. Did Kevin get home yet? We are praying for them as well. Please tell your Mom hi and tell your Dad he needs to get better so I can get a Mr. Steve bear hug from him:). Love to all of you!! Thanks for setting up this blog!!
Laura
Still praying for you all!! I am so glad you were able to set up a blog. Much easier to get the word out. I know I check it often to see how your dad is doing. Tell everyone Hi for me and let them know we are praying.
Love,
~Julie
Dear Kimberly and Mrs. Steve,
Its such a privlege to be praying for your family after all you have done for me! I am so glad that so many from my days at Sandy Cove are reconnecting. My family and friends are all continuing to pray for each of you! (Including Kevin and his family.) I will check back tomorrow to see the next answer to prayer!
Love, Jen
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