Wednesday, March 12, 2008
March 12 10:25 am
My goodness, Neil is still responding to the ventilator setting of 38 PEEP with 70% oxygen. His oxygen sat is at a perfect 100!!!!!! The nurse said Neil likes to do it his way and she will be more assured of this great response when he has maintained it through 1 pm. I do not think I have mentioned Neil had a scrape on his forehead. It is completely healed which certainly indicates his body is doing its job. I asked the nurse about his breath sounds. The breath sounds are good in the upper lobes of both lungs. The lower lobes of both lungs continue to sound "coarse". I love the breath sounds in the upper lobes which is indicative that both lungs continue to be inflated. They continue to monitor the medication for his blood pressure. One more positive is Neil lost a whopping 71/2 pounds from yesterday. This indicates the lasix and chest tubes are working well. DeAnn is smiling big today. Please continue to pray for Neil's lungs. We are seeing a miracle and so appreciate all of you helping make this happen for Neil. We are so blessed.
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PRAISE GOD!!! We all know the power of prayer and we ALL are still praying for all of you.
We love "that boy" and all of you.
Your family at Creative Services.
Mildred Finlay
Praise God for His mercy and grace and His continued answers to prayers. We continue to hold you all before the throne!
I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! Melanie
Man that is great news !!! So glad to hear it. Keep it up Neil!!
Hayden McLean
This is all such wonderful news today. Neil, you are so special and such a good fighter. Your wonderful family continues to be an absolute inspiration to us all. I am so thrilled about DeAnn's smiling face!
Love and hugs, Al and Sara
AWSOME !!!!!!!!!!!! Is the first word that comes to mind. I am very excited for you guys. Way to go Neil !
Rose
What wonderful news about the vent settings. He really sounds like he is having a remarkable improvement. I just read the excellent article in the Troy Messenger. This is a great day!
Lynn, Ray, Brock, and Hunter Lewis
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!!!!! That is the way to show 'em what you are made of Neil. So, so very happy to hear how well you are doing. Keep up the good work!
Rudy and Rachel
And the angels sing
"Those who wait for the Lord
shall renew their strength,
they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint." Isa. 40:31
Good News, indeed.
Blessings,
Ben
Hi Neil,
I am so excited you are doing so much better. I am at the beach and last night we went to eat at the Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in honor of you. It was so much fun. Boy you have got to get better and party at this place.
We will keep praying for you and for that sweet family of yours.
Love ya,
Bonnie Money
God continues to answer prayer and do his work through Neil's wonderful doctors and nurses. Thank you God!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Rhonda
What AWESOME news!!!! Keep improving Neil!
Wow!!!! I have tears (*smiling*) in my eyes in reading that. Neil, you are proof that God hears our prayers and answers them. We just have to learn to be patient sometimes. Deann, I'm glad that you are able to smile, even though you have been doing a wonderful job of remaining upbeat throughout this whole situation. God has special things in store for you and Neil. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
Alesha, Blake and Brayden
I am so proud of you Neil!! He just continues to make step after step in recovery. He will be back up smiling and laughing with us again in no time. I am so happy that all of you are having a wonderful day! I am so proud of the strength that all of you have shown. The sun is definitely shining on you guys today. I love you all!
Cammie Kelley
WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!! I CHECK THIS PAGE SO MANY TIMES A DAY IM STARTING TO FEEL LIKE THIS IS PART OF MY JOB. MY BOSSES MIGHT NOT THINK SO, BUT IT MAKES MY DAY HAPPIER AND MY NIGHT REST ALITTLE EASIER WHEN I READ SUCH IMPROVEMENT. EVERYONE HERE AT THE DEFUNIAK COUNTRY CLUB JUST CHEERIED FOR NEIL AND HIS PROGESS. I KNOW HE'S AN ANGEL BECAUSE HIS FAMILY ALL ARE, WE LOVE YOU ALL!! REMEMBER YOU ARE ALWAYS ON OUR MIND!!
Way to go Neil, I'm pulling for you boy. You hang in there and keep fighting like I know you can. I love you man.
Coach Grimes
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