Thursday, 3/11

Yesterday was rough for dad, but today he has been SO much better. Today, he really responded well, was with it, and so much more like himself. Please be praying that dad would continue showing progress and improve. He's on minimal settings of the ventilator. We would still like his respiratory rate to come down, but we're thankful the way he connected with us and held mom's hand and mouthed, I love you. He smiled many times while we were there today as well. It is wonderful to see all the nurses and doctors that have come to love who my dad is. You know him - making friends with everyone anywhere he goes. 

Mom, Brett, Corey, and I have begun talking about next steps. There is a place at Emory where you can go while still on the ventilator. Their goal is to wean you off the ventilator and then for you to go to rehab. 

We first have to find out if dad is eligible to get into the center at Emory based on his stats. We would love for you to be praying for wisdom and guidance as we move forward, and that if Emory is where dad should be to recover, that he will 1) be eligible to get into the center and 2) that there is space for him. 

You really have no idea how much it means for all of you to be so supportive, cheering dad on, and praying for him. It means the world to all of us.  Thank you so much. 

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  1. AcesfourMarch 11, 2021 at 9:39 PM

    Cant wait to talk to him again.
    Paul H

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  2. DianaMarch 12, 2021 at 3:44 AM

    Yay! That's good news!

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  3. the kushinsMarch 12, 2021 at 6:25 AM

    Amen! Praise the Lord for progress! We’ll be praying.

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  4. ChristinaMarch 12, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    So happy to hear this update!!!❤️

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  5. Jeff WesterlundMarch 12, 2021 at 10:52 AM

    Very encouraging update! We will keep praying.

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