September 3, 2009

Gene had a minor debridement procedure done today and seemed to do very well with it. There was a piece of bone that needed some attention, and just some minor tissue involvement. Dr. Brice was very pleased with the progress of the wound. Gene did not have the dramatic downturn that he has had with past procedures; Emily actually found him more alert in the afternoon after the procedure than he had been in the morning.

Steve was here for a visit with Gene; Pat wanted to come, but this was her sister Deb's first day home from the hospital and it was important for her to be there to help get her settled in. Steve was actually there to observe the debriding procedure and has a good idea at this point of what Gene is facing in that healing process. Steve gave an update of all the kids and Madison and Gene seemed to be responsive.

Emily was there again in the evening and found Gene to be comfortable. He is on pressure 10 and oxygen 50. They put his oxygen on 100 during the debriding procedure and he did not desaturate either during the procedure or after!

Emily has seemed more tired in the last few days than she has since this all began in May. She had a routine doctor appointment today that seemed to go well. Some time ago, Gene gave their primary care physician, Dr. Cannon, a set of Airborne Wings. Today, Dr. Cannon gave the wings back to Mom and asked her to take them to Dad and tell him that she wanted him to bring them back to her when he was better.


Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray for Gene's respiration to grow stronger, for his pressure wound to heal, and for him to have peace. Pray for Emily to find the well of strength she needs to continue to advocate for Gene, to fill her own needs, and to keep her home going.