This post was written by Jim Owens.
Pat called me about 7 AM. Don had a good evening and was able to sleep through the night. He was given slightly more medication to help him sleep, but they are not sedating him, as they need to monitor has brain patterns. According to the morning CAT Scan, the deep bleed within his brain has ceased, and he is considered to be stabilized. Some good news items are:
He has passed the "swallowing test" and they will be moving him to a liquid and cream diet today.
They will be moving him from ICU to a private room later today. Pat will call me when this happens, as she says he is asking to see me. As most of you know, I had a very good visit with him on Saturday PM after the event of Saturday morning. He was still in the ER at that time, but was moved just after our visit to ICU. The fact that they
are moving him today is a positive sign
Best news is that his ICU nurse was turning him in the bed early this AM, and he was trying to help her, and she reported that he was able to move his left leg and foot, an extremely positive thing for us to hear, as he was initially paralyzed on the left side of his body.
Thanks Jim for the update, this is very encouraging news.
Our goal will be to give an update daily by 1:00pm.
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Don, This is James Woelfel, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am fortunate to call you a friend. Get well so we can play some golf!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers go to Scott and family. What a wonderful person he is, having touched so many lives with his wit and integrity. Wishing a complete and fast recovery.
ReplyDeleteDavis Leichsenring (Holland Tile, MD)
wonderful news! keep it coming!
ReplyDeleteDon, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish that God's grace and mercy be upon you at this time and may the Great Physician enable your speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteNyle
Don, we're pulling for you and are so happy to hear about your progress. Our prayers for a complete recovery will continue to come your way.
ReplyDeleteSally and Marvin Johns and the SJD team
mom this is your stepson sam vasquez.me and the vasquez family are praying every day for don and your family.We love ya'll
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ReplyDeleteDon and Pat,
ReplyDeleteWe have been praying for you since we heard. God is our healer and we are praying for divine intervention. We love you both,
Barry and Terrie Callicutt
Don, Pat and family,
ReplyDeleteWe pray for the healing hand of Christ to touch Don and that He would bring rest and comfort to you Pat, Catherine, John and family.
Scott & Debbie Carothers