This morning when Emily arrived for a visit Gene was in the chair. He was still there when she left at 12:30. This is hard work for him!
He has been running a bit of temperature for a few days, and has been very tired and sleepy. None of the cultures have been positive, but since he's been so tired they decided to put him on Levaquin.
Emily is handling Dad's injury with mighty endurance. Yesterday she visited the Kindred Hospital and Standifer Place here in Chattanooga. These are the only two places here in Chattanooga who will take patients on ventilators. Each of them has a program for pulmonary rehabilitation - giving the family hope that Gene can continue his progress to be weaned from the ventilator. There is also still an outside hope that he will be able to go to the Shepherd Center for their excellent pulmonary rehabilitation program.
Dr. Carver visited for awhile this morning. Uncle Bob and Aunt Frances visited in the late afternoon. By the time they left he had become much more interactive and seemed to be feeling much better. Perhaps the antibiotic was kicking in.
Emily just spoke with his nurse (about 10 PM) and got a report that seemed to be much better. He is quite alert and talking and following her commands.
Prayer Requests:
Pray that Gene will continue to have respiratory improvement and will make good progress toward weaning from the ventilator. Pray also that his mobility will continue to improve. Pray for Emily.
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Emily, this is for you. When one is about to fly, during the pre-flight instructions they always tell you that, should oxygen be needed, remember to put yourself on before you assist others. I think this is a very important thing that anyone who is in the role of care-giver must remember. You can't help others if you let your own health and safety come second. You are such a giving person that this won't come naturally! So, today, I'm reminding you to put your own oxygen on first, whatever your physical and spiritual needs may be.
ReplyDeleteWith much love
Pennie
Emily, this is for you. Remember when you fly and the instructions include the reminder to set up your own oxygen before you help others?
ReplyDeleteEnough said. It's easy to forget to take care of yourself as you take care of those you love. I'm reminding you! (-:
With much love
Pennie