Hello Everyone,
Sorry its been a few hours since the last blog entry. Today was a huge day. Dad is officially out of ICU. He is on the floor now. Hopefully soon he will be going up to the 5th floor to rehab. He was a little depressed today. He told mom that he wished he could just walk out of the there. We have faith that he will be able to walk out of there in time. I don't think he realized that he would need in house rehab services and that they would be so intense, but he is taking everything in stride. Hopefully he will be striding soon himself.
He does like his new room and I think it makes him feel better. Hopefully he won't have anxiety tonight. He is able to suction himself now so I think that helps.
He got rid of a lot of tubes and even walked a little today. He did have some pain. His legs hurt and he had a headache. They gave him pain medication tonight. When we left he was falling asleep while talking so we are hoping that he gets a good nights rest.
He has been so patient! He is really accepting everything as it comes and has a very calm demeanor. He likes us in there with him and doesn't want us to leave, but we don't want to be anywhere else either, so we don't mind. My mom is his biggest supporter. She's a very selfless person! I am hoping that with everyday dad becomes more confident with himself and his abilities. I was thinking about how scary it was when things weren't looking so positive. I realized how fortunate I am to not only have both parents living, but to have good parents. I don't want to take that for granted and I am going to try not to even when they make me want to scream:)
I will do my best to keep you updated tomorrow. We hope you all have a nice relaxing Sunday. We are missing many of you and look forward to seeing you soon. Thanks to all who have left a comment and for those of you who don't know how, thank you for reading and thinking of us. I hope you don't get tired of us saying how much we appreciate you all. We really feel the love all the way up here in Chicago!
Thanks so much for everything!!!!
Love,
John, Cathy & the rest of the clan
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Yeah! So glad you are in a room now John and hopefully will be in rehab soon. Looking forward to services tomorrow and I know we will have special prayer for you. You sure know how to get everyone on their knees in prayer! Will check in on you tomorrow and soon perhaps we will be able to give you a call. Hope tonight is restful and calm. Bless you, D
ReplyDeleteI am so glad things are finally getting better. You and your family are thought of often. Still keeping everyone in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Cross & Rawls families:
ReplyDeleteHoping and praying for a calm peaceful Sunday for you all.
Today's devotion:
When we turn to the Holy Spirit for help and comfort. He will not only give us aid, but He will give us a richer portion of His presence than we have ever had before. We will be blessed when we mourn, because it will be the Comforter who comforts us (Matthem 5;4).
God is still in control.Will miss you at SS.
Love,
The Pritchetts