Gene had a good day today. His pressure is set on 8 and his supplemental oxygen is set on 30. The goal is to have his pressure on 5. When he reaches that level and is stabilized on it, he will be able to begin the process of having only supplemental oxygen.
Lynn talked to him about the importance of working hard to breathe on his own. He said, "I'm working at it real hard." Some days it's easy to see that he works so hard, it wears him out. Emily spent a good amount of time with him. She goes to see him 2 or 3 times every day, and tries to be there about 7 every evening to check in with the night staff. Today the physical therapists showed her how to do some of the range of motion exercises with Dad and suggested that she do them 3 or 4 times a day. She will.
The pressure wound seems to be responding to the various medical interventions. Perhaps the addition of protein to his diet has helped. They ran some tests this past Monday, but the results aren't back yet.
Prayer Requests
Please pray that Gene continues to improve, specifically his pressure wound and that his respiration continues to grow stronger every day. Pray for Emily to have strength and the ability to tend to her own needs and the needs of home, as she negotiates advocating and caring for Gene.
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