Wednesday, March 19, 2008

March 19 10:30 am

Great, great, great!!!!! The new ventilator setting is 16 breaths, 15 PEEP and 40% oxygen. Neil is responding very, very well to this setting. His oxygen sats 93-94. He has the most beautiful lips we have ever seen. Better for DeAnn to kiss and we cannot wait until he can give us a "smart response". We cannot express our excitement. We are well aware Neil's condition continues to be critical and he is not stable as long as they are making changes on the ventilator. However, we are so, so encouraged. Please pray for Neil's lungs. Please step up prayers for Sue. She is weak and having a difficult day. We are sending our love and gratitude to each one of you for loving us and our friends.

20 comments:

Unknown said...

What a wonderful way to start a day! Tell DeAnn to give Neil a kiss for all of us! We love ya'll and are so tickled. Please take this as a hug for each of you! Talk with you soon, sis!
Love,
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim

Anonymous said...

We continue to believe in God's miracles. Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aunt Rhonda

Raeann said...

DeAnn, I am so happy for you! I know you wanted him to open his eyes for so long! Neil has always done things in his own time and I think maybe he has decided its time to make big steps in his recovery. Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Lucia, that baby boy is something else! I love all of you!

Raeann M Day

Anonymous said...

I am so excited!!!! I can not wait to hear what he is going to say first!!!!
Go Neil:)
I know yall are all so very happy today! Maybe today is just the beginning for all of this excitment!
Love you all,
Candace

Anonymous said...

WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS WONDERFUL NEWS THIS MORMING. GOD CONTINUES TO WORK MIRACLE EVERYDAY.

GOD BLESS,

DEBRA AND RICK

Anonymous said...

Regretfully, I'm been out of touch the last few days and am so glad to read the GREAT news this morning. I can only imagine how each of you (DeAnn, Lucia, Ken, Reese and others) are celebrating in your hearts. Lucia, Jim Loop called this morning to find out the current situation and I will call him back in a few minutes. All of you continue to be remembered in thoughts and prayers.
Tony

Anonymous said...

I am so excited. Neil you are doing such a great job. Keep up the good work. God Bless everyone for the great job they are doing and I am continuing to pray for you and everyone that has had a part in your recovery. Deann, Lucia, Kenneth and the entire family you have been a very strong part in Neil's miracles for being so strong. God bless you too, Susan B.

Anonymous said...

My eyes are full of JOYFUL tears! I just knew he would come around!!!!!!!!! All of the angels are dancing and smiling, especially my Adam! God is awesome and he will continue to be with all of you! Melanie

Anonymous said...

Lucia and family,
I am so excited I can hardly stand it!! God indeed is AWESOME AND ALL-POWERFUL!!!!! I will continue to pray for Neil's lungs and to praise God for all He has done thus far. He is the Great Healer and I just know He will bring Neil out of this. Hugs and kisses to you all!
Nancy

Unknown said...

GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!! We continue to keep you all in our prayers!! This is such wonderful news!!! We love you all so much!!!! Please tell neil that Madison and I said we love him and we are so proud of how strong he is!!!

Love,
Lindsey

Anonymous said...

Praise be to God! This is wonderful news that I cannot wait to share with anyone who will listen!!! I cannot wait to hear more good news as this day continues!!

Cousin Liz:)

UMCH-TFC said...

What a joyful day for Neil and especially for all of you, especially DeAnn and that "Mother and Dad". We all go to bed and get up with Neil in our thoughts, heart and prayers!! We are so very thankful for this progress; we jumped up and danced with this news; thanking God for his miracles!! We will be telling Ann this great news, she sends her love and you know she is praying!! Love, UMCH-TFC

Anonymous said...

Good news sure helps brighten a dreary rainy day.
Love,
Mike and Colby

Anonymous said...

Our hearts are rejoicing with this GREAT news!! Way to go, Neil!!!

Jerry & Debbie Kelley

Anonymous said...

Wonderful news!!! Way to go Neil! Sending you all my love and prayers.

Much Love,
Patty Jo

Anonymous said...

We love great news, small steps and miracles. Keep 'em coming. Great job DeAnn and entire family.
love you all
Henri

Anonymous said...

Glod bless!! Great news. We will continue to pray for Neil! Steve & Kaye Chase

marianne marler said...

Kenneth and Family,

Praise God for the great news!! He is indeed working miracles with Neil. Praying for Neil, all of you and the new friends you have made. God bless!!

Marianne

Anonymous said...

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!! GOD STILL HAS HIS HEALING HANDS ON NEIL!!!!! I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR NEILS'S LUNGS AND A COMPLETE RECOVERY!!!! K Farris

Anonymous said...

As tears roll down my eyes I want to say Thank God for all of his miracles. Lucia and family please know we continue to pray for you all and for Neil's lungs. Continue to believe!!!!!
Love Betty & Angie