Gene was very tired today and his respiration has not been strong. He has slept off and on most of the day. Emily did find him more alert and stronger this evening.
Today, the twins, Ann and Sue, along with Sue's husband Kenneth visited with Gene. Ann flew in from California, and Sue and Kenneth picked her up at the airport in Nashville and got here last night in time for a short visit. Today they visited and told stories and reminisced. They have spoken so often of what an influence he was in their lives when they were growing up at Mt. Victory. It is a testimonial to the connection that they forged that they traveled to see him.
Emily has spent a good portion of the day at Kindred. She met with Dr. McGill and is planning to go in very early in the morning in order to have a chance to see him. Gene's nurse, Dennessee, has offered to meet with Emily and the doctor if she would like to help answer any questions she might have.
Gene's respiration has been raised to 15 this evening. That is the highest it has been in some time, but he is much less tired and was feeling better. It is easy to forget that breathing can be such hard work! And it is important to remember that set-backs are all a part of the vent weaning process. As soon as he is a bit stronger they will begin to lower the pressure again.
Prayer requests
Please pray for Gene to continue to gain strength, for his respiration to continue to grow stronger, and for his pressure wound to heal. Pray that those who are charged with advocating and caring for him are able to ask and provide for his needs. Pray for both Emily and Gene to have strength and courage.
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