Just visited Neil. We saw the doctor and the orthopedist this morning. The doctor said Neil will be ready Tuesday or Wednesday to move to Long Term Hospital at Jackson. The doctor is very, very pleased with Neil's progress. The ventilator PEEP is now at 5!!!!! Wow, we are so pleased. His oxygen sat is 94 right now so he is managing this change. We asked the doctor the big question, "If this was your son, would you be ready for him to move?" The doctor said yes. The orthopedist said the x-rays looked good. He did say he wanted more healing of the leg than he was seeing right now. Neil will move to Jackson with the hardware still on Neil's leg. The orthopedist said in a week or so, he would take the hardware off and cast the leg from below the knee. The orthopedist said the his upper leg should be fine in that the surgery initially took care of the muscle repair and put a rod in to hold the femur in place. Everything continues to fall into place. Neil said he did not sleep well last night and therefore is tired. He sure makes every effort to be pleasant. Please pray for Neil's lungs.
Please pray for the full recovery of Sue, Shannon, Christine and our other friends here.
We all hope you are having a grand Sunday. We are are!!!!!! Thank you all for your love and support.
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Sounds like "Big Boy" progress. From the "Big Boy" chair to the "Big Boy" hospital. I'm sure the docs know what is best. After all, they have helped get Neil where he is today. I'm sure Neil will adjust fine. I look forward to hearing Neil is being moved to his "Big Boy" home. Hang in there Neil!
Rudy and Rachel
Every time I read your updates I'm more and more encouraged. He seems to be moving right along. I think that you, Kenneth, Reese and Deann are his strength and maybe in some small way all of us are yours. We're all connected through our common goals and prayers. Isn't God good.
Love all of you
Lynn
What progress! When he woke up, he got right to business, didn't he? With a great medical staff and such a loving family, he already had a head start. Give him a big hug for me! Melanie:)
I am so proud of all of the progress that Neil is making. Please tell him that I am so proud of him! I hope that all of you are having a wonderful Sunday. I love all of you and am always so inspired by your precious love for others. I am looking forward to the progress Neil is making today.
Love,
Cammie Kelley
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