Hello everyone. We've got great news this morning. Dad is off of the respirator. They tried to wean him this morning and it was successful so they took him off of the respirator. He seems a little confused today. He isn't able to talk but he can mouth to us. He is taking most of his frustration out on mom. She is an easy target because she cares so much and because he knows she isn't going anywhere. It is easiest for us to be hard on those that we love the most.
He said he flew into Williamson County and flew back out and nobody knew that. He said he could hear the plane. He knows some things but he thought he was in Indianapolis. He says he was told this. Mom asked him who she was, he said Cathy, and she asked who I was and he said Cejae, the good witch. Mom asked if she was the bad witch and he said yes. He wanted to know why they have cross's in the hospital, mom told him because it was a Catholic hospital and they believe in Jesus. He said thats the guy thats supposed to be getting him out of here. He thinks he's going home alot sooner than he actually is, but thats okay. He seems sort of agitated right now, but I would be too if I underwent surgery and had to sit in the hospital for days getting poked and prodded. His stomach is still distended and he hasn't gone to the bathroom yet, but hopefully that will make him feel much better.
Mom relayed the message that Randy had sent her about the Americans winning the British cup (I think that is the right tourney) and he said that was unbelievable.
Jason and Tim are here. He told them mom keeps telling him all these weird things. He said that Tim and Jason get it. He told Jason he was head of the class.
Then he told us Aysia (his great neice) is coming to get him.
He knew that Adam was my husband and that Mel was Bucky's wife. He said something about Bucky earlier, but we couldn't understand. He seems to be getting sleepy now.
We are just glad that he feels good enough to talk to us. He seems to be confused, but that is probably just the medicine. We are very happy today! Thanks to all of you for your prayers. He has improved so much overnight and we thank God for that.
Thanks for reading! We love you guys.
Cejae
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Cejae -- I am so thrilled. Have just been in a constant state of prayer for your dad. Jason sent a message to me this morning before I read this, but you gave much more info. I know it's hard to keep us all informed, but I really appreciate it. Love you all. Hope to see you home soon. Denise
ReplyDeleteGREAT NEWS! TO GOD BE ALL GLORY!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Cejae, so happy to read the great news and so grateful that I can get this info through this blog. Take care, have some well deserved rest, love, Gyongyi
ReplyDeleteCejae-
ReplyDeleteI read your entire blog this morning! I suppose people may be wondering why the big 6'4", 285 (ok, 290) pound criminal justice instructor is sitting in his glass enclosed fishbowl of an office wiping tears off his face while looking at the computer screen!
Give your mom a hug for me!
Michael Hepner
So good to hear great news! God is good!! Thanks for keeping us updated.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
This blog is great, what a good idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your dad is not only awake, but seems to have a sense of humor despite it all. I also guess the the meds are giving him strange and vivid dreams which should keep things interesting for a while :)
You are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Tomlin
Well...I am sure Aysia will be calling me soon to let me know that she is leaving school early to go get her Uncle John! ;-) I wonder if she will be borrowing mom's van or if she is just going to take the bus??? hmmm...
ReplyDeleteIt's so GREAT to hear good news!!! Praying that there is even MORE good news throughout the day!
Please give me a call when Aysia arrives!
Cejae Louise! I am so very excited for you, your mom sounded really optimistic and good this morning on the phone. Thanks for keeping us posted and LOOK at all of those followers. Can you still identify who the new ones are?
ReplyDeleteCathy Ellen!! That's wonderful news. The sunshine is shining through the trees. I remember when dad was in the hospital and on morphine...he was GOOFY! I would like to try to make it up there, just gotta figure out when and how. Love you all...hang in there.
ReplyDeleteWell, oh well.....WHAT A SMILE THAT JUST PUT ON MY FACE!!! Girl....you have one amazing dad! I'm pretty sure Jesus is giving him a big wink and thumbs up right about now...maybe even a pat on the butt so as to say, "Way to go!". The Prather's are prayin for you all the way. Just so you know, it feels like the whole community is on the John Cross and family team....but all the credit goes to The Captain...GO GOD!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Prather
Just saw Bethany Moore in the hall with a big small on her face and told me the wondeful news. I am so thrilled for all of you guys and know that Jesus has been on overload with all the prayers that have been coming his way. Praise God!!! Love you guys and so thankful for the improvement. Love to all Teresa
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