Today Gene had a trial of being off the ventilator - he had a successful 45 minutes of only supplemental oxygen before he had to have supplemental pressure again. He also had his bandage on the pressure sore changed. It appears not to have gotten any worse. That is great news!
Tonight Emily's sister Joyce shares some of her thoughts...
I thought about how very special it is to see Emily greeting Gene, and then he smiles most of the time. Tonight he was trying to say something to her when she came toward him, and she bent down to kiss him...then he smiled at her. Other times I observe how very tenderly she 'tends' him...making certain to take care of his nails, keeping watch to make sure the toenails are taken care of. She gave him a manicure, pedicure (almost) and always asks him "Do you want me to wash your face with cold water?" He usually responds in the affirmative.
The love and deep commitment shown between Emily and Gene at this time in their lives is simply beautiful! I am certain that her tender touch is helping him heal in body and spirit. It is an honor for me to witness this couple express their love and their joy for one another. And I am blessed by Gene's courage, his patience and his tolerance to endure such a long and arduous hospitalization. I pray he will succeed in getting off the ventilator, and that he will be able to VOCALIZE all the things he has been trying to tell us all this time! ~ jvj
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Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray that Gene's respiration will continue to grow stronger every day. Pray also that Emily will have peace.
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Thank you Aunt Joyce for your support, love and encouragement for Dad & Mom! Your are awesomeand so is Mom!!! Love, Pat
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