Joyce and Mark drove down to Chattanooga and helped Mom at the house. They planted monkey grass at the border of the front corner flower bed, helped change the beds, and offered moral support!
They were waiting to see Gene at the 4:00 visit. Gene was responsive and seemed glad to see that they were there to visit. Mark told him about recently watching Ken Burns "The War" and that he was thinking about him the whole time. Gene responded with a smile.
Elizabeth sent a card with a letter and a card that Elijah had made. Dad looked at the pipe cleaner heart that Elijah glued on the card and he just smiled. Elizabeth's letter said that Elijah has a new nickname. Sometimes they call him "Spark Plug". Dad just shook his head and almost laughed!
Dad's condition is about the same as this morning. He is on strong ventilator support and is sedated to keep him comfortable. His heart is stable. There is no change in his neurological state. He is definitely "in there". He is alert, and responsive. He knows when he has visitors and it seems apparent to us that he knows who is there. The doctors are having all visitors observe precautions by putting on sterile gowns before visiting. They are conducting a culture of the lung. In the meantime, he continues on a broad spectrum antibiotic.
When we left, Mark offered a prayer, and Uncle Gene responded with an "Amen".
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