August 19, 2009

Gene is feeling better and is much more responsive today. He seems to be on an upturn now from the debridement procedure.

Steve and Russ came into town today for a scheduled meeting with Gene's doctor, Dr. Deversa. Emily, Russ, Lynn and Alan, and Steve met with him and other members of the care team. The meeting was an opportunity for the family to have a better understanding of the priorities for Gene's care; the delicate balance of ventilator weaning and the pressure wound care, as well as to address other concerns of both the care givers and the family. Emily's birthday is on Friday. She would be very uplifted by cards, calls, and e-mail.

After the meeting which was late in the afternoon, the kids took Emily out to dinner for an early birthday celebration at our local Greek restaurant, the Acropolis since everyone won't be together on Friday. It was a good opportunity for visiting and discussion of the meeting.

Tomorrow, Emily's sisters Joyce and Frances are planning to come visit and spend the night. On Friday Dad's sister Mary and her daughter Lynda may be coming for a visit - I think that depends somewhat on the status of the canning.

Prayer requests
Please pray that Gene's doctors and other caregivers are led to make the very best decisions for Gene's care. Pray that Gene will grow in strength and that his courage will not fail him.