Today was another good day for Lee! I left him @ the Boot Camp @ 12:00 and he was to be picked up again @ 4:30 p.m. I called him @ 3:30 to see how things were going and he was getting ready for his 3:40-4:30 class on Anatomy & Physiology of the lungs. When I asked how he was doing he responded with a strong GREAT! When I returned to get him the in-charge person talked to me and wanted me to know that one of the rehab doctors (who used to train doctors on the current transplant team) had spent some time with Lee and because he was so impressed with how far Lee had progressed since leavining Duke in March and after observing how hard he is working now has determined that Lee should be reviewed by the transplant team tomorrow! This is a big plus for Lee! We are very excited and hopefully this may even move him along a little faster........we will certainly keep you all posted. SO, let's all give Lee another BIG HAPPY Buck today!
It is amazing how I can already see his strength returning. For example, here in the apartment he does not use the rolator.....he is able to move from room to room and to the bathroom pushing his portable 02.
Thank to all of you for your continuing prayers. We are very greedy and can't get too many. We know that we are able to feel all the love that has been expressed to us by all of you. Know that you are in our prayers also and to all of you we are deeply indebted. We want you to know how much we miss you, but are really doing better than anticipated. Other that the first week here ( I was homesick), we are fine.
More tomorrow. Brenda
WOW! What GREAT news! Keep it coming.
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Wow! That is awesome news to hear! Alex listened to me read your post and said "wow, he's already feeling better!" Keep up the great work - we are confident that you will make it! Anxiously awaiting the update tomorrow after your meeting!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news! Lee is one determined person right now. Praise God for both of you. Debbie and I will keep you in our prayers and tell Lee to keep up the hard work and attitude. Thanks Brenda for being such a caring caregiver.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait to tell everyone at the meeting wed!!!! Makes going to that boring meeting worthwild! lol. I am soo thrilled for you guys! Brenda, he couldnt have made all this progress without you! You are the best!!!!Please tell him the "midget" says hello and we all at catawba county home health are cheering you guys on!
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ReplyDeleteSunday in church our class wanted an update on Lee as he was still on our class and church prayer list. Usually prayer updates only take about one minute. To our surprise the class of 25 adults wanted details and kept asking questions as we detailed Lee's progress through Sunday...finally after almost ten minutes the class continued with Lee Kanipe firmly entrenced and surrounded by prayer.
ReplyDeleteGreat news for a Tuesday Morning!