Sunday, 3/28

My dad’s been doing more breathing trials to strengthen his lungs as they start to try and wean him off the vent. Continuing to pray for the breathing trials to go well, for more and more elasticity with his lungs, that the infection is gone from his lungs, and that he gets stronger each day. 

We sure are thankful for the awesome care team there at Emory. And, we’re so thankful that they let one of us visit dad each day. My dad has been gripping a picture of him and mom today- what a beautiful testament of their love for each other. He's mouthed I love you many times to mom and us, gave Brett a fist bump today, and Corey a thumbs up yesterday, and of course, "a few" eye rolls along the way- you know dad. (: 

My dad’s numbers are also looking good today and praying that continues. Very thankful for that. Thank you for continuing to pray- again, it means the world.

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  1. MeredithMarch 28, 2021 at 3:14 PM

    So thankful for progress Linsey! Small steps lead to big ones!

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  2. RickMarch 28, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    Thanks for the update, looking forward to more updates and progress. Tell my friend I ask about him!!!

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