Monday they moved him to a private room which is nice for us, definitely more privacy but we're a little nervous that he isn't hooked up to any monitors anymore and doesn't have someone sitting in the room w/ him anymore, as he's still needing frequent suctioning. He still has a lot of junk in his lungs. Praying real hard for those to clear up so he can have that trach removed.
I think he's doing well! At this point he is fever and infection free. He really looks like himself again and he is finally getting some quality rest. Yesterday he was awake most of the day. The Doctors are saying that he still isn't doing anything purposeful and mention the phrase "vegetative state" more frequently than we care to hear. He may not do purposeful things for them but he really does for us. I'm keeping an open mind that things could go either way but I'm not ready to give up on him yet. It's still too soon. After all, it's only been 15 days since he came out of his "coma" and opened his eyes. Yesterday they did another EEG but we are awaiting the results. I am about to head up so I will update later.
Peace.Love.Pray!
My dad and his boy "Milo". Milo really misses his Daddy too. Milo and his sister Mitzi got up every morning, bright and early w/ my Dad and he fed them and played w/ them.
I'm glad to hear that your dad has stabalized --- and out of ICU! I know this has been such a difficult road for you and your family --- lots of prayers and good thoughts coming your way from down here in Alabama...
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Babs
and PS - This is a beautiful photo of Milo and his Daddy!!
ReplyDeleteSherry and family, So happy to see this new update and feel the positive vibes in the written words. You are SO right not to take the word "vegetative" as literally as they might like you too...when one thinks of the trauma his brain has endured this past month, it needs this time to heal! We heard that word very bluntly time after time with my sister and how she used to delight in the fact that she proved them SOOO wrong. Never give up hope..as long as there is the breathe of life in your Dad, there is great hope!! He hasn't given up! Neither will those who have surrounded him with love!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photograph of Kraig with Milo...so here is another suggestion...put a lot of framed photographs of your Dad around his bed, I remember how much the nursing staff loved that when they cared for my sister, it really humanized her for them...our hopes for her became their hopes for her!
You are a remarkable family and we all at flickr are so inspired and keeping the love and prayers going!!
Hugs, L.R.
thank you lisa for updating us..
ReplyDeleteive been waiting this day by day..
and release.. with this positive update.
agreed with L.R above. it will take time to heal and need more and more strength to be with him.
i wish to hi five kraig as papa cats to papa cats.. as i love cats alot and i know how mitzi and milo meant to him..
and how milo and mitzi missed his presence in the house right now..
love to see you all lovable family..
love
ari
The photo of Milo and daddy made me cry....he (Milo) always looks behind me to see if Kraig is there when I come home. He walks around crying and mewing and looking for him in the a.m. That's a very sad time for me...morning. Kraig was always such a morning person...early to rise...greeting each day with wonder and awe...like God created that day especially for him. Never heard him grumble in the morning, ever. Give him some coffee..the kitties..and his bible. He was good to go~ I know it's hard at this point in the blog to update. We (and the doctors) had hoped for so much more. It's so frustrating...but looking back at all of the obstacles he's already overcome..we have to remain optimistic...and hopeful that things will continue to improve as his body heals.(despite what the docs are saying) His body has been so traumatized. I refuse to ever give up...he would never give up on one of us. I garnered great comfort from his journal entry that I read to you today .."If you turn a matter over to God...never fear.. you've done your part...and He will do his." Reading that today gave me hope. His faith is so strong...holding his hand today...I tried to draw on some of his strength. Do you think he's in there still praying to heal..and be whole again? I feel so weak lately...Today when I was feeling down ..and weak..I got a drink of water..and on the water fountain...it said "PUSH"...and going into the lobby... and praking garage...the doors said "PUSH"..a reminder to keep P.U.S.H.ing...praying until something happens. Hopefully, "HE" will answer soon. I miss him so...a month today..seems like ab eternity. Pray~
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update Lisa ,
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those are good news
it is a slow process and it will take a lot of PUSHing, but what you have always to keep in mind is NEVER give up , never ... dont lose hope , stay in positive faith , miracles happens and the power of love and prayer is huge ..
Sherry , please keep strong , he is there and he is praying and he wants to be with you all, he misses you too, so stay , stay , dont give up , come on girl , push harder when needed , but dont ever give up !
Kitties are grea healers, if you could record some purring for him ...
keep praying here,
Love and hugs to all
Andy
I am still holding Kraig up to God for His healing powers and prayers for your whole family. I wish there was something I can do for you all. Please just know that I am here and keeping all of you in my heart, mind and prayers.
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Jan xoxo
All of my love to you... I am thinking of Kraig and the family... Keep on being strong...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful boy Milo is...and look how much he loves his Poppy.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I wish there were a way you could sneak Milo in to see his daddy! You would be amazed at what positive therapy pets are to people, especially their own pets! Very therapeutic!
ReplyDeleteps Milo is just gorgeous!