Tuesday, March 18, 2008
March 18 10:25 am
GOOD NEWS!!!!!!! The doctor said," Neil is progressing". Whoopee!!!!! The oxygen percentage was lowered to 40%. So, the ventilator setting is 15 PEEP, 20 breaths a minute, and 40% oxygen. Neil's oxygen sat is at 93-94. The change was made about 8:15 this morning and he seems to be responding well to the change. The doctor is hopeful to do the trach today. This will be very beneficial for many reasons, including less harsh on his body and easier access if they need to change anything. The doctor hopes to move Neil to a tilt bed tomorrow which is fabulous. The rotary bed and the bi-level ventilator have saved Neil's life but have been hard on his body. These changes are certainly reflective of the progress Neil is making. There are miracles all around us. Please pray for Neil's lungs and Sue, Scott, Fred, Kristie, Sam and all our other friends here in SICU and in the hospital.
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AMEN and thank GOD!!
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim
Our thoughts and prayers will be with Neil today as he goes through the trach.
Rudy and Rachel
YAYYYY!!! I am grinning from ear to ear!!! Way to go Neil:)!
Candace
Praise God for the past few day of healing! Keep it up, Neil...you'll be home before we know it.
Love from the Hudson's,
Chris, Destiny, Tanner and Kate
Thanks to God!! We are so thankful for this GOOD NEWS; I called Ann to share in this good news. We will continue to be praying and giving thanks for Neil and your SICU families. We love ya'll!!!
UMCH-TFC
We are grateful for the great NEWS! We will pray for the Trach and continued improvement in Neil's health. We are thinking of all of you.
Uncle V and Jk
Neil,
Your family at Creative Services just let out a big yell for you!!! Go Neil!!! Keep improving and know that we love you so much!! We are still praying for you!!
Love, Miss Mildred
Wow!! That is great news! I am so proud of you, Neil! Your family's strength has been an inspiration to us all. Neil, you are truely blessed to have them.
Prayers and love,
Casey Skinner
Does sound like progress today. I believe he has turned a corner. Thank God!!! Our prayers are with Neil today as he goes through the trach.
Wayne & Linda
Can't put to words how great the news is to hear Neil is improving so much. Just wonderful !! prayers being sent and answered everyday !!! Keep it Neil !!!!
Hayden McLean
Praise be to God!!! What beautiful words to hear from Neil's doctor! Hope all goes well with the trach today. You are certainly in many thoughts and prayers.
Jama Lewis Walker
NEIL AND DEANN,
WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO GOD FOR THE MIRACLE THUS FAR!!!!! YOU ARE SUCH A SPECIAL COUPLE AND I JUST KNOW THAT GOD IS GOING TO SMILE DOWN ON YOU BOTH!!!!!
FIRST FINANCIAL STAFF
We are on spring break this week and I have been away from the computer since Friday. I couldn't wait to check the blog when we came to Elba today. Neil, you continue to amaze!! Even more amazing is how God will work if we allow him to!!! He deserves the glory for this, but you have put in your share of hard work too, Neil. To the family, I can only imagine how hard this has been but I know you continue to be encouraged by Neil's progress. I love you all, Kristi Wilkerson (PS Benny is in Georgia at work for a few days, but when I told him Neil's big news I could hear him smiling on the phone!!)
Wow! That was a lot of good news! God is GOOD! Still praying....and loving you!
joni
That is awesome news! I am so proud! Lots of love and prayers coming your way from Troy!
Good News ... What wonderful, wonderful words to hear.... I am also smiling from ear to ear.. Keep up the good work Neil !!!
Stay strong Kenneth, Lucia ,Deann, Reese & Jan !! Your strength is paying off ...
Love You All !!!
Rose
Yippee!!! I am so excited for you guys today! Please tell Neil that I am so proud of him. Thanks for all of the pictures; they are wonderful. Please take time to celebrate today. I love you all very much!
Cammie Kelley
What great news to hear that Neil is BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll spread the news here at school! Melanie
What GREAT news!!!!!!
Krista
eoigiuaWAY TO GO, NEIL!!!! You are doing a super job. Keep up the good work. It is GREAT to hear such wonderful news. Families, you have given so much strength and comfort to Neil and have been an inspiration to all. I have a plaque at home that says "When the prayers go up, the blessings come down." You all have certainly seen this for the last 3 weeks. My thoughts and prayers continue for all of you.
Pam McCollough
I am smilling real big now, and thanking God.
Love ya,
Juli
HEY!!!!!! Yesterday's photo of the "Three Stooges". I'm not sure who is who (Curley, Moe, or Larry?) but we believe you, Neil, are Curley!!! You are the funniest!!! We are dealing the cards for some Texas Hold'em and you will win!!!!! Your are the lucky one. We love you Big Man. You will win even without cheating. Super Dave & Vicki
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