A good morning to all my Blob followers! Yes, it really is this early and yes, I have been awake since 5:45. I called the intensive care unit @ 6:45 and got a really good report on Lee. To quote,"He had a GREAT night". He was able to rest and get some sleep. That is good because this could be a busy day for him. There are many tubes connected and some of these may come out today. Yesterday he was trying to communicate to me and I just could not follow what he was trying to say. In his frustation, he pointed to my hair and I knew he was referring to my "blond status", a standing joke between us. As you can see, he has his sense of humor.
Allowed visits to the intensive area is for immediate family only (this also applies to the waiting area) and we limit our time to 10 min. Lee is usually very tired and at times asks us to leave. We have learned his hand signal for that now! Hopefully his tube in his trachea (connected to the ventilator) will be removed soon and he will be able to talk to us. He has been able to let us know that his throat is very sore from the tube.
For those of you who wish to visit I will have to let you know when. At this point, no visitors outside immediate family. There will continue to be some restrictions as he progresses because precautions must be taken to prevent any conditions that may contribute to his rejecting the new lung. Just stay tuned to the blog for information concerning that.
As for now, Lee Jr., Jennifer, and Doug are still with me and my challenge begins next week when I find myself alone. I am so blessed to have Dennis, Betsy, Roger, Genice and Michele who live in Raleigh available to me. Last night Dennis and Betsy fixed dinner for everyone.
Almost time to prepare to leave for the hospital...................more later.............
Brenda
Good morning mom. I checked the blog first thing this morning. I miss you guys already and I will be back very soon...call to let me know when he comes off the ventalator...love you!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Send Lee our Get Well Wishes from the Sinclairs...
ReplyDeleteHey there...good news just keeps coming to all of us "bloggers"..Thank you for keeping us updated. We are really happy for Lee and continue to keep him and you in our prayers. In the south we say, "he's got a long row to hoe"..but before we know it he'll reach his goal!! It was good to hear from you last night. We're glad you have been able to get rest. If we can do anything would you call us. Take care. God bless. ,Give Lee "get well" wishes from us. Margaret & Hewitt
ReplyDeleteGREAT NEWS!! It is good to hear from you each day and know that Lee seems to be getting stronger all the time!! Give Lee our "get well soon" wishes and you take care of yourself, as well. You continue to be in our prayers and I look forward to your next "blog"!!! Dorothy J
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