Wednesday, April 30, 2008

April 30 8:30 pm

Good evening to all, Wow, the news here gets better and better. The plan is for Neil to go to Health South Monday. There was discussion that Neil might go tomorrow. However, the orthopedist wants Neil to stay and to put the wound vac back on one of the pin sites. The doctor said the trach will be pulled in the morning. All systems are go right now for Monday. Isn't that wonderful? We are so very grateful for Neil's progress. Please pray for Neil's lungs, leg and his continued breathing with the oxygen support.


Our good friend, Janice Strickland, fell and had surgery on her knee today. The doctor wired her knee cap together and is optimistic. Please pray for her full recovery. Please remember Bob Robertson from Dothan as he will have surgery tomorrow. We so pray he will get a good report.

We saw Shannon, her mom and her family today. They will have a meeting with the doctors tomorrow. Please pray for Shannon's full recovery.

Please continue to pray for Sue, Daisy and our other friends here. Thanks to all of you for your love and support.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is GREAT news about Neil moving to Healthsouth. Sounds like a big leap to me. Keep up the good work Neil!

Rudy and Rachel

Anonymous said...

The news just keeps getting better and better. Healthsouth is just the next giant step, no more baby steps for Neil.

You're in my prayers.

Lynn

Anonymous said...

You go, Neil! What a long, but incredible journey you've made! God's grace and lots of love & prayers have been with you, DeAnn, Mom, Dad, Reese, and the rest of your wonderful family. Thanks to Mom and Reese for so graciously keeping us update on your amazing progress--we can't wait to read each days update and cheer the many ups and downs you've all had.
We love you and all of your wonderful family much. Mama Dot will cook you some peas and whatever else you want--Dad enjoyed some today. We await the day you'll get home to Elba, too. Keep that winning smile and fighting spirit and we'll keep the love and prayers coming.
Love,
Kathy & Frog

Anonymous said...

Hi Neil,

I am sure your ears were burning today because we had our "Creative Services" graduation lunch with Jerry. Boy did we miss you. We know you would have been there celebrating with us. We are so proud of him, just as we are of you. Hang in there and get to Healthsouth and do your magic and you will be home before you know it.

We love you and praying for you.

Bonnie

Anonymous said...

What wonderful news!!!! I am so proud for you all and so very thankful to God for performing a tremendous miracle on Neil!!
Jama Lewis Walker

Anonymous said...

Way to go Neil !!!!!! I knew you couldn't let Sue out do you... I can just see the parade out the door now. We are so proud of you and all the work you have done the past 9 weeks. We always knew if anybody could whip this it would be you !
We love you all !!
Rose & Lennie

Anonymous said...

Every time I look on this blog the news gets better and better. I'm so proud of you, Neil. Hang in there.

With All Our Love,
Angie & Steve James

Anonymous said...

Wow,what great new!! Way to go Neil! Keep up the postive attitude & great work and you will be walking out of Health South in no time. We love you all!!

Gary,Rene,Blake & Brock

Anonymous said...

Wow, this is GREAT!!! Neil, I am so proud for you and your family. You hang in there. I hope to see you all soon.

Much Love~
Patty Jo

Anonymous said...

Well, at this rate Neil really will be at the beach 4th of July. I can't think of a better and more appropriate way to celebrate "independence day" than with Neil being bedded down in the sand. Neil, your outlook has been so positive through all of this and you continue to amaze me with your strength and determenation. You know I'm not a gambeler, but when you and Aunt Jenny get ready to make that trip to Biloxi, I want to be there cheering you on!!!! We love you guys and continue to celebrate with you.
Alesha and Blake

Anonymous said...

Way to go neil! We are so proud of your effort and your strength through all of this! Howard said he saw y'all and that you harrassed him (again) about throwing you out of the golf cart. Some things he's not supposed to forget!!! Keep it up and we'll have thanksgiving and christmas early this year when you bust out of HealthSouth! We love you tons!

Tony and Rebecca

Anonymous said...

Is he still on the PEEPS? I hear they are good for your lungs.