Gene's ventilator settings had been increased today in order to help keep his lungs expanded and better fight off this pneumonia. Because these settings are uncomfortable, he has been sedated all day long.
Bruce took Mom to the hospital this morning and Valdis met them. I think Dad was responsive but very sedated. Mom, Alan, and Lynn went this afternoon. We were all deeply concerned, because it seemed that he hardly knew we were there. Wise Alan advised us that this was not necessarily Dad's condition, that it could be his sedative. By the time Mom and I got there this evening, he was very sedated, but it was obvious he was hearing us and was responsive. We gave him news about each of his 3 great grandchildren. He smiled about them all. We have pictures of Elijah, Max, and Madison taped up on the pole that holds his tracheotomy tubing.
Russ and Steve will be coming up to Chattanooga on Monday and we have placed a note in Dad's file notifying the doctors that we would like to meet with them. I think at this point we are planning to go to the hospital early in the morning and just stay there until we have a chance to see everyone.
Mom seems to be doing as well as she could possibly. We appreciate all the prayers for Dad and ask for you to remember her as well.
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Our prayers are with the whole family. Gene is a very important part of his family as well as his friends. We appreciate this blog.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Tuck