Wednesday, March 19, 2008

March 19 2:40 pm

Just visited Neil. WOW!!!!!! They have lowered the sedation and Neil is a bit alert. The nurse said the sedation will stay at this level until Neil cannot manage the pain. The nurse said Neil would be able to let him know. We were able to remind Neil about the accident and let him know his leg was broken. Neil was calm but was trying to talk. We were able to reassure him and love on him. He is responding well to the ventilator setting which is the same as this morning. The ventilator is at 15 PEEP, 16 breaths a minute, 40% oxygen. His oxygen sat is at 95-96. Neil's blood pressure is a bit high but they are not giving any mediation for this right now. They started the lasix back yesterday. We are soooooooo excited. There are many tears of joy, thanksgiving and love for all of your prayers that have gotten us here. Please keep praying for Neil's lungs. Also add Katey, my friend and colleague, as she travels to help her daughter, Mary. Thanks so very much.

10 comments:

joni said...

Wow! What a great day. I am so excited for all of you. My eyes filled with tears as I read and could feel your excitement. God is certainly using this week, not only to remind us of the miracle of Easter, but also, to remind us that miracles are still happening everyday. I love you and continue to pray and hang on every word.

joni

Unknown said...

I truly cannot think of any better way to spend the Easter season with a miracle of this nature!!! GOD IS A GOOD AND AWESOME GOD!!
Give Neil our love and blow him a kiss for all of us!!
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim

Anonymous said...

This continues to be the good news that we all want to hear. Our thoughts and prayers continue from T-town.

Rudy and Rachel

Anonymous said...

Again, this is great news. I am so happy. Please know that I am always thinking and praying for you all. Give my love to Neil.

Love to you all!
Patty Jo

Anonymous said...

What an Easter gift!!!!!!!!!!! Now when you go in to see Neil, tell him one of the millions of kisses you are giving him is from Miss Melanie!!!!!!!!! I know you all soak up every second when you visit, especially now that he really knows you are there and can look at you.:) This is truly an example of God's miracles!Have a good night. Love to all of you! Melanie:)

Anonymous said...

Trying to talk? Who woulda thunk it? That's our boy! We love you all and we are soooo happy with this good report.
Love yall-
Juli and Mike

Anonymous said...

Just talked with Jerry. He wanted me to let you all know that he has been reading the reports all day. He is soooo happy! We love you all! Tell Kenneth "The Old Man" sends his love.

Love You All,
Patty Jo and Jerry

Anonymous said...

We are SO EXCITED to hear this awesome news today! Our GOD is an AWESOME GOD!!! We can't wait to see Neil soon! Please tell him how proud we are of him and how much we love him.

Love,
Mary, Ron, and Evan :)

Anonymous said...

Yea!!!! I'm so happy to hear this wonderful news! All of those baby steps have started adding up to huge improvements. We're still praying for God's continued healing and giving praise for what He has done.
Love,
Valiece

Anonymous said...

On my gosh! This is the best Easter ever! This is the best news ever! We continue to hold you all very tight and lift Neil up in prayer constantly.

Much love and hugs, Al and Sara