Today was a really good day. :) They started weaning him at about 8 this morning and he tolerated it really well for almost 8 hours. Then he started going into some distress, so they stopped. While he was learning to breathe again, he was awake, alert, and able to communicate what he wanted with his eyes and his hands. He'd point, nod, blink his eyes in response to our questions and comments. That sure did relieve my mind.
We asked if he knew where he was.. he nodded yes.. yes, he was hot, so we got the fan on him to cool him down, no he wasn't in pain, yes, he wanted his mouth swabbed because it was dry.. no, don't leave the room, all sorts of things, he just let us know what was on his mind. I told him I've still been buying his lottery tickets for him, that he'll have to check to see if he's won when he gets out of the hospital, that got a big thumbs up. :)
Then at about 1 or so, I kidded mom.. why don't you run down to the kitchen Mom and make us some sausage, biscuits, gravy and eggs.. *laughs* Dad's hand went up and he SHOT ME THE BIRD! He loves breakfast and didn't think it was fair we could eat and he can't. That was too funny.
My cousin Shannon came in to see him for a while this morning and I asked Dad if he could give Shan a thumbs up.. he did and her whole face lit up. That was neat too. She's been a God-send, staying with Papaw and Nick when Mom and I are at the hospital during the day, then coming back at night to stay with at the hospital with Lisa while Mom goes home to get some rest. Shannon, I can't thank you enough for all the things you do for us. I know Dad appreciates it, you'll always be special to him. Thank you.
Tomorrow they're gonna try again, so keep praying, it's gonna happen!
Thanks everyone!
Posted by juel at July 23, 2007 10:08 PM