Dad will probably get a tracheostomy tomorrow & the tubes will be removed from his mouth. This will be better for his vocal chords & allows the nurses easier access for feeding and fluids.
They will take him off of the ventilator & keep him off of it. The nurse said, "He's been breathing on his own for a couple days now. All it's doing now is giving us numbers, he's been doing all the work." Sounds like John. Always working hard.
Also, we were talking about the location of his injury. The nurse said that if you're going to injure your brain that's the place to do it. It's in the left frontal area which effects the personality and attitude. We don't know much about additional damage due to the swelling and the only way to know is with more time.
Although this is only day 5, it feels like much longer. All of us kids pretty much live at the hospital and when we aren't there we are at my dad's house. We've all moved in there & it's nice to be able to support each other and our dad at this time.
I am so impressed with my siblings & their faith, hope and endurance through this trial.
We want to thank the men who sang in the quartet today at my dad's ward. They sang,
"I Need Thee Every Hour". My dad was on his way home from this rehearsal when the accident happened & the men dedicated the song to him. It was beautiful and brought the spirit.
Thank you.
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I learned from visiting John that he doesn't just sit down at the piano and magically play. He actually practices and practices and that is what makes John so perfect. We have you in our prayer and thoughts. We think so highly of John and love each of you kids.
ReplyDeleteGreg and Janet Reed
John your showing your true colors and pulling through. Your extended family (ACS) is cheering you on. Your smile and wonderful personality is greatly missed. See you soon!
ReplyDeleteJohn, you have given me much pause these last few days. I have given much reflection to your life - your family - our friendship. And then simply life in general. It is my prayer you will pull through. You will be back with all of us. Because you are a warrior whom has given much, but has much yet to give. Love you my friend. Hang tight... we are with you.
ReplyDeleteJS
You don't know me, but I've been in to see John a couple of times through the hospital's "Spirit of Caring" volunteer organization.
ReplyDeleteSuggestion: Is it possible that the quartet that sang in your ward could come to the hospital and sign for John?
As you already know, music can really calm the heart and soul. The hospital also has a thanantologist that plays the harp for patients. If you are interested, contact Peggi Blackman at 801.507.4249. She is over our "Spirit of Caring" program and could arrange for Ann to play.