July 11, 2009

Gene continues to show improvement. Emily spent a good portion of the day with him, and had a good meeting with his case manager at Kindred.

Emily reports that Gene has had another good day. His C-PAP pressure on the Ventilator was set down one point today - another good step in the right direction. He also initiated a wave at a visitor - that's another real positive.

Gene continues to grow stronger. He is working hard at the tasks that he's given by all his care givers, and continues to make progress.

Emily is spending a large portion of each day with Gene. She has been spending the nights with him as well. It is sometimes apparent that she is quite weary. But, she is showing with each day the tower of strength that she has always been.


Prayer requests:
Please pray for Gene to tolerate well the lessening of respiratory pressure support, for his swallowing reflex to grow stronger with every trial, for him to continue to have increased strength and movement in his arms, hands, and especially his fingers, and for him to have the courage and strength to do the work that the Kindred staff gives him to accomplish. Pray also for Emily to have the focus and strength to do those things that need to be done in these next few weeks.