Wednesday, March 19, 2008
March 19 8:35 am
Sorry I am late. The nurse said "Neil continues to slowly make progress". We were able to see the doctor. He came in with both thumbs up in the air. That says it all!!!!!! They are doing the trach right now. Listen to this. Great, great, great! The nurse said they backed off the sedation and Neil responded by following two commands. He blinked his eyes TWICE and was able to squeeze the nurse's hand TWICE. My goodness!!! As we went back to meet with the doctor, we had a brief visit with Neil. He was not totally alert but his eyes were open. This is the first time in 3 weeks we have seen both eyes open. They are beautiful eyes. We were able to reassure him about where he was and why. He was very calm as we were, but our hearts were shouting!!!! He blinked on his own a couple of times. He made some movement with his mouth. We did not ask him to do any of this as we were not "testing" him but loving him. The nurse is talking to DeAnn right now. The trach is completed. Everything went well and we will see Neil at 10. God is so good. Please know all of us are participating in miracles for Neil as well as our other friends. Kristie may be moved to a room today. Sue had a good night and has been breathing on her own since 3:30 this morning. We know this is Holy Week and miracles abound all around us. Thank you so very, very much. Your love and support sustains all of us here is SICU. Please pray for Neil's lungs as well as Sue, Kristie, Fred and his family and all our other friends.
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17 comments:
YEA, NEIL!! Glad you finally woke up! We've all missed you! I am so amazed by God's love and miracles He keeps showing us! Hang in there, there will be many more great days to come. Still praying for ya'll and thanking God for helping Neil!
Love you all,
Katie and Jamie Parrish
This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!! We are sending our prayers and Love..
The Bowers
Vince,Pam,Bradley,Garret
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BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD IN A LONG TIME!!!! I always knew Neil had SPUNK! (Spunk is good) :)
Good to hear the trach went well this am also.
Keep up the good work Neil!
Rudy and Rachel
This certainly deserves a "THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO"!! MAN what a testimony we all have at this point!!
We love all of you!!!
Love to all!!!
Aunt Virginia and Uncle Tim
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow. It was so great to read the blog this morning and read all the positive things that have occured. We are praying for Neil as well as the whole family. I will be waiting to hear more good news at the next visiting time.
Jim,Tammy,Alyssa and Maggie English
GREAT JOB NEIL!!! WE ARE SO VERY PROUD TO HEAR OF ALL THE MIRACLES GOD HAS AND IS BLESSING YOU AND ALL OF US WITH. I PRAY TODAY WILL BE A GREAT DAY FOR ALL OF YOU. JUST KNOW THAT WE LOVE YOU ALL.
THERESA KELLEY
What wonderful and exciting news this morning!!!! We are all truly watching a miracle unfold. To God be the Glory!!
Jama Lewis Walker
We love hearing Great News!! Our GOD is a great GOD! Our continued prayers are with Neil and all of you. May your day continue to be filled with blessings! Love to all!!
Gary,Rene,Blake and Brock
YEA!!!!PRAISE GOD FOR HE IS GREAT AND HIS LOVE NEVER FAILS.LUCIA WE ARE SO GLAD TO BE A WITNESS TO THIS MIRACLE IN NEIL'S LIFE. WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR NEIL'S COMPLETE RECOVERY.LOVE TO YOUR ALL YOUR FAMILY. LINDA HOLLIS, LEIGH AND WADE
All I can say is, PRAISE THE LORD!!! He is so good. Neil keep hanging in there - the miracle working God is at work.
Wayne & Linda
Great News! What a wonderful way to start the day. Yea, Yea, Yea, we are happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your friends. Hang in there,
Uncle V and JK
Hallelujah! What awesome news! Neil, I am confident w/the trach in you'll soon be responding verbally to them--you are absolutely a testimony to the power of prayer.
Love to all,
Kathy & Frog
Wonderful, WONDERFUL news! We're glad to hear your patience is being rewarded. We'll keep praying.
Gunter and Bethany Akridge
Hi,
YEA, YEA, YEA, I would have posted earlier but Mildred and I have been turning cartwheels in the hall at Creative Services. We are so excited and we all are Thanking God for this progress. We will see you all very soon.
Love ya,
Bonnie Money
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
GREAT NEWS!!!!!I have been checking the blog numerous times daily and keeping up with Neil's progress.....Just wanted to give ya'll a shout and let you know you all are continually in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Tina Gardner
Wow!! What a great day! And there are many more great days ahead! Sending lots of love and many prayers to Neil and the family!!
Much Love,
Amber
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