Sunday
Dad is still awake most of the day and responding appropriately. He is very tired today which I guess is to be expected after the reahb team working with him all day yesterday. The doctor's are going to reassess him Tuesday and might be able to remove his tracheostomy tube. If not this week hopefully next week. It is obvious he hates it so we are hoping it can be this week. He really wants to drink but the staff said he can't because he might aspirate it into his lungs so we moisten a small sponge and let him suck on it. Donnie took Angel to see him today which made him happy but she was scared due to the tubes. Again....I will ask him as soon as he can respond clearly if he is ready for visitors but I have been relaying the messages I receive on here.
Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I know your dad from the gym, and there are so many people there who are pulling for him. Is there an address at Kernan to send cards? I had one prepared to send but thought he was being moved soon so didn't want it to miss him when he left the hospital. Thanks. I'll continue to keep all of you in prayer.
ReplyDeleteHi Laura. Don't worry about when Dad can have visitors. He has important work to do, and it will require him to focus...yet he still needs so much rest! We thank you all for the updates. We find that our day is much happier when we read a good report about John. We appreciate the time you spend keeping us up to date. Since Traci wrote too, remind John that everyone at the gym talks about him everyday, and sharing updates if they know something more to add. He is also sorely missed at the gun club.
ReplyDeleteLove from Pat, Wayne, and Ethan too.
Dear Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you, John and the family. So happy to hear his progress, as we all know he is a very strong man and please let him know we are all praying for a speedy recovery. Lots of hugs from the Trawinskis
ReplyDeleteI am really glad that he is trying very hard to get moving again. Tell him that I know a really good trainer at the gym who will be able to help him get back into shape.
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