Today is good for Pops- steady pressures, more independent breathing. The staff felt it safe to remove his EVD (the tube draining the excess fluid off his brain) because he's been able to regulate the pressure all on his own. Plus, his brain's not producing enough fluid from the swelling to really justify it being there anymore. This is a good thing.
Mom's been meeting more with doctors and asking more questions. She's getting much bolder in her approach with the nurses, especially the ones she feels aren't paying attention to her concerns. She gave me a list of 2 nurses and 1 MD that she "doesn't like too much." If you know Mom, that's harsh. I'll spare their names to protect the, um, negligent?
We still see tiny improvements every day. Microscopic, even, but they're there. The nurses he had last week stop by and are shocked at his progress. I'm holding on to that.
I just finished up my singing commitment in Minneapolis, and it went as well as it possibly could have given the circumstances. I'm heading back to Chicago in the morning to cram for the next gig on Sunday. I'm physically here, but my entire heart and mind is on the 4th floor of that hospital in Little Rock. The nurses give me as much info as I ask for via phone, but it's simply not the same.
Mom's getting a picture of what would be most helpful to us, and in the coming days I'll broadcast it so you know how you can help. In the meantime, just do what we do: keep up the hope.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Between here and Dad I keep updated all the time. Tell your mom that Addison sure misses his music teacher but he is singing like a bird for her. We just pray that God will give you and your mom strength and encouraging words everyday. I am firmly believing that God is continuing to give abundant miracles everyday in your dad's recovery.
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless,
Angie, Henry, Addison, Haley and Harrison Wooten aka Wooten Five
Sending lots of Love and prayers you way!
ReplyDeleteI have just recently heard about Tim's accident. I was a classmate of his. I know
ReplyDeletethat you are at the best hospital possible,
for I had my husband there for nearly 4 years
with brain tumor cancer. His neurologist was
Dr. Khrist, he is an amazing doctor. My prayers
are with you and all your family, I know that
means a lot for you to know that so many prayers and concerns are sent to you. I will
try to stay in touch, although I do not have a
computer at my home. God Bless and Keep You.
Cherie