Lyn update

The neurologist was in this evening and said the EEG was "discouraging".  It basically was no change from yesterday's.  He said he is not "brain dead" but his brain waves are firing all over the place and scattered around so not much is reaching the cortex.  Said the brain stem is ok.  He said he should have made a lot more progress by now if he was going to at all.  Said he would give it a few more days and see what happens.  I asked what if he doesn't improve and he said he would be "just like he is not moving or knowing and just staring at the ceiling".  He said there is nothing Dr can do to make it better.

The ICU Dr came in a little later and said he wanted to put a feeding tube in so he talked with Dr Huse and Dr Huse said it was ok to put one in the small bowel.  They will then take him off the TPN.  He wants him to have this so he can try a drug called Provigil which he said is like caffeine for the brain and may help.

It is so hard just to see him lying there doing nothing but I honestly think he knows it when I talk to him or rub his feet or touch him.  I told the neurologist that I didn't believe all of this stuff was "reflexes".  I told him I was not giving up.--but then went to the corner and bawled.

My stepson will be here from LA tomorrow afternoon and will stay at the hospital while the kids that live here can work.

Thanks again for all the visits yesterday and for the stuff you all brought and for lunch.  Jana, Sheila, Jeannie, Michelle and Jenn came and I really appreciate it.

Continue prayers---I believe miracles can happen although there are time I also get discouraged especially when the Dr trys to tell you there's not much more hope.

This has kinda taken the fun and excitement of me losing weight away.  We planned so much to do this together and I don't want to do it alone.

Terry

Oh sweetie, I am so sorry you are going through this.  I totally understand that you are not giving up!  We aren't giving up on our thoughts and prayers.

Please take care of yourself as well.  Know that you won't be losing weight alone - we're here for you every step of the way.

I wish I knew what to say to you - but know you are in my thoughts.

Terry
Sweetie i can not begin to imagine what you are going thru,keep your faith and i am sure your love for Lyn is better than any medicine so keep touching and talking to him.
Sweetie you are never alone you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you always.
I to beleive in miracles and the magic of touch.
Take care of yourself and im sending lots of cyber huggs

Terry
I believe in miracles too, I will keep praying for Lyn and you, do not forget to drink and eat. You must keep your strength up.

 

Terry, I am hugging you right now.  I know you on an emotional roller coaster.  But remember all of us are here for you.  You will never be alone.  We are not going to stop praying for you and for Lyn.  Keep talking to him and telling him how we are all praying for him!

You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Love ya, huge hugs,
Tracy

Terry,

I am continuing with my prayers for all of you, as well!

Keep on believing in the miracles, they do come true! Continue touching, talking and loving Lyn! I know that you will and am sure that God will comfort you along this journey of yours and lead you in whatever direction that you need to be! Please know, that I/we understand that you thought that you would be enjoying this journey with your husband- that still may happen, we are working towards another miracle here in our OH family- BUT whatever lies ahead- you will always have your OH family along beside on this journey that you have chosen! I do understand your wording and meaning, though! We love you and our hearts are aching that you would have to endure this! We all continue to lift Lyn up in our thoughts and prayers and am hoping that you are able to be strong and have/give the support that you are needed to do! It is a tough situation, BUT please know that many of us are here for anything that you may need! If there is anything, please let us know, someone will come through!

Hugz Dawn

Terry   I am praying for both you and Lyn....miracles happen and I believe will witness this in Lyn.  I live near 38th and 465 if you need anything!

I'm praying and believing in a miracle too!  I'm sure he knows you are there...keeping talking and loving on him as much as possible. 

I know this is so hard....easier said than  done for some of us....just please keep the faith....i am a miracle...they do happen..... the docs washed their hands of me....called my family in many times letting them know it was only a matter of time...it was a long long recovery but i am here and the doctors will tell you i am a miracle from GOD....with HIM all things are possible....i am living proof....so you hang in there and remember that doc is right...there may be nothing he can do...but GOD can!

love you both
hugs
Kim

Terry,

I am so sorry for not having called you the past couple of days. Work has been nuts and there has been some things going on in my kids lives that my daughter had asked for my assistance with. I do constantly keep you and Lyn in mind. I'm glad his son is coming to be with you. Will his other kids be joining you as well? I know that had to be very difficult calls to make to them. Hang on to the fact that his brain stem is ok. That alone is good news! His brain waves just need to settle down and focus on the cortex. Have faith that God can intervene.

Hon...you keep talking to him, ok? Do not give up. It's not always a bad thing when the doctor gives up. It means that whatever happens is in God's hands. If there weren't moments like that, no one would ever call God's work a miracle! Lyn is all set to receive a miracle. The doctors are all set to know that it would be God's work, not theirs. Now my friend, ask for that miracle and have faith in God to supply it. Even more importantly, ask for God's will to be done. If it is his will that Lyn go home to heaven, God will not desert you. He will be there to comfort you.

Oh..do you have a favorite protein drink or bar? Do you like Crystal light..and if so, what flavors?

Sherri