Places traveled through

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Update on Paul

I wish I could individually thank every single person who has sent well wishes, asked for updates, said a prayer, email a question or asked for an update, but then... That would take months!

Paul is doing well. They have removed him for the ventilator.  He is somewhat awake and talking.  The doctors want him to rest tonight as now the healing needs to began all over again.  Paul actually said "Caddie Shack", What he meant was "Groundhog Day" Because afterwords he said "Deja vu"

We are not completely out of the woods. The good news is they have moved almost half of the I.V. Medications, his heart is a steady rhythm with very few PVC or missed beats, but he is still on the heart regulating medications.

Tonight he needs to rest and breath deeply so as not to get pneumonia.  He will be getting
respiratory treatments every four hours.  If he becomes to tired from breathing or the breathing becomes labored they will put him back on the ventilator.  They are checking his blood surgery every couple of hours and giving insulin as needed.  His temperature has been within normal limits throughout the day.

I will be going to sleep in a bed tonight.  Elizabeth has rented a place for the month so that I have a place to get away from the hospital to get some I disturbed rest and a hot shower.  Tonight I really need both.  I will try to get back before the 6:30 am Resident Rounds and the nurses shift change.

To all our friends and families, yes we have many families..... Thank you

Jo and Paul

7 comments:

  1. Our love and prayers are with you and Paul. Take long hot shower or bath, have a nice glass of wine and relax and please try to get some much needed sleep.. As always Bill and I are praying for you, Love, hugs and Blessings sent across the miles.

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  2. AnonymousJune 22, 2013

    We are very glad to hear that the news continues to be positive and we are sending our continued thoughts and prayers. Also, we are VERY glad to hear that there will be a place where you can go to "get away" and have a little rest when you need it.

    We love you guys,

    Pennie, Robin and Miss Beulah Mae

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  3. AnonymousJune 22, 2013

    Sending him love and healing and great lung capacity. Get rest and know that we are loving you from afar.

    Mym

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  4. AnonymousJune 22, 2013

    We love you both very much. You are both in our thoughts and we send you a ton of love. <3

    Kirk and Kathy

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  5. AnonymousJune 22, 2013

    So very happy to read all is improving. We here at Caliente have you both in our hearts and prayers. Love and missing you both
    Barb & Steve

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  6. When I was stuck at the hospital with our younger son for a couple days, the most mentally relaxing thing I did was take a long hot shower. Find soap that smells nice and use up all of the hot water. Regards to you & Paul from Minnesota

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  7. AnonymousJune 22, 2013

    Hi Paul & Jo; Donna & I are thinking about you both and wishing you the very best.
    Know that you are loved.
    Hal.

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