He has some swelling in his throat thought to be caused from irritation of the ventilator tube. The tube is out, but they are waiting for the swelling to subside. The swelling is causing some restriction and they are watching this carefully. They are giving him breathing treatments, running tests to check for restrictions or infections and scheduling him to see an ENT to rule out any other possible cause.
The injury to his brain is on the left side. They are noticing small improvements each day to his reactions and movements of his right arm and leg. Today he was grasping mom and dad's fingers. These seemingly little steps bring joy to the long days.
There is actually talk of sending him home as early as Saturday. They have reached the wait and see level as they wait for the swelling on the brain to go down, and he can do that as well at home. Nannette is understandably anxious about being home with him if he has another seizure (and that is a very big possibility). Dave's parents are making arrangements to be there so they can support Nannette at home and Dave can get back to work. (Mom is a LPN / Respiratory Therapist). Hopefully it will set their minds at ease.
Pray for Dave as he is operating on little sleep.
And so, we continue to pray for strength, endurance and continued healing. We praise the Lord for the gifts of life and healing He has provided - even those are undeserved. He is a gracious God.
Thank you to everyone for all your support and prayers.
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope:
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in him."
Lamentations 3:21-24
The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul,
"therefore I will hope in him."
Lamentations 3:21-24
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