Lyn update

I was so glad Tracy and Marc stopped by this morning to visit.  Tracy caught me the morning I overslept.  I didn't set the alarm cause I knew I would wake up around 7 and I ended up waking up at 9 so I was late getting to the hospital.

Lyn hasn't acted like he feels very good today. He has a lot of painful looks on his face which is very hard to figure out. Is it his chest from the broken ribs from the CPR? The tongue? Arthritis? or something new? Sure wish he could tell us. The evening nurse has called the Dr and is getting him something for pain.

The nurse today and Tracy said they could tell a big difference in the way he looked when I talked to him compared to when they talked to him. I am still convinced he can hear us. And his blinking is almost as if he is blinking to say yes or that he understands.

They got the results from his PICC line--the IV access that can stay in several weeks. The blood from it shows a staph infection in his blood so they will be taking the PICC line out tomorrow and putting a new one in. That one has just been in a week so I am surprised he already has an infection in it. It really worries me about all the infections in a hospital.

The Dr from here was in today and asked me if I realized this would be a VERY long process with no idea what the outcome is. Said it could be months. He also said the goal would be to wean him from the vent. He said if this isn't possible then they would be asking me to make decisions as what to do next, but that decision will be a long time from now. I just pray that he is able to eventually be weaned off the vent. One of the nurses said today that if they see in a few months they cannot wean him then he would need to either go home or to a nursing home that takes vents. She said the only ones she knew of around IN was one in Indianpolis, one in Crawfordsville and one near Chicago. And she said the one in Indianapolis did not even try to wean anyone off once they go there. I have been saying I plan to take Lyn home when it is time and I guess the above just proves that home is the decision that seems like the logical one when the time comes. Of course I know it will be a long time and his condition may change a lot before that time comes.

Speaking of weaning off the vent--they did try yesterday and he was able to be off for 10 minutes and today off for 15 minutes so I hope each day gets better.  This was when tracy was here.

I have been reading to him today a few things and read a couple chapters of Psalms to him. I have also been telling him I know he will be ok. I tell him that I know God is already busy healing him and that he will be getting better.

Appreciating all your prayers, visits, cards, calls and messages, Terry

 

 

Terry, I really did notice the difference when you came in the room.  And I also noticed the difference when you told us the story about him telling you to get a spare key for his truck.  His eyes seemed to light up and even smile a bit. 

I think you are doing all the right things to help him know you are there and he will fight harder. 

I admire the love I see when you are with him and the way you let him know you love him so much.  It is a true blessing for Lyn to have you in his life and by his side.

I will continue to pray for you both and keep your faith.  God is watching over you.

Huge hugs,
Tracy

Terry, so glad to get the update.  I am absolutely convinced that your faith and love for Lyn keep him going.  It sounds as if he is responding to your voice, so I know he knows that you are there for him.

The two of you are in our thoughts and prayers every day.  I look forward to seeing the updates.  I'm sure he appreciates your reading to him.

Please take care of yourself so you can be there for him.

Hugs and much love to you both.

Go with your heart....the vent is bothersome and i think once that is removed there will be more and more improvement...prayers for that to indeed be the case, and your talking and reading to him I am sure is a major help for him....ed was given meds to help keep him out while that was in there and when it wore out he was very aggervated.one good thing about the vent is, it helps his body rest so it can heal and mend...prayers will keep being said....and the miracle maker hears them all......HUGS