March 4
I came in with such hope today–he almost succeeded in getting the tube out. All was fine. Physical Therapy gave him a positive workout. Aimee came in. All was set for breathing trial #5, then he spiked his BP and they cancelled the trial.
Since then, he’s been very sleepy. he looks a lot to the right corner of the room, nothing there. He says it is a focal point. His responses are slower. He gets frustrated when we don’t understand.
The dilemma, I want him whole and healthy and still with me, however I am watching him grow weaker and less responsive.
After having nothing come up in his lungs for 2 1/2 weeks, he’s bringing up something from his lungs. He is constantly needing suction. They’ve got him so sedated, he doesn’t stay awake for long.
Once again, he has an awesome nurse.
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful for the excellent care he gets here.
I pray that God will relieve this coughing so he can rest well for another try tomorrow.
I rejoice that God gives me peace beyond all understanding.
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. Isaiah 40:31
TRICIA LATHROP 