Well today is another quiet-ish day. They are working on sitting Dad up in bed more and hope to let him dangle his feet off the bed and possibly move to the new chair in his room. If he can dangle his feet then he gets his catheter out! Something I believe he is very ready for. Mom took the morning shift and will be home around 1. Lawson is the 12-2 shift. (They close the CICU from 2-4:30 to let the patients rest) So I will take the 4:30 to bedtime shift. It is very funny cause Dad keeps telling us to leave and go home and do whatever we want. Mom has suggested that perhaps visiting and talking with him IS what we want to do! We also heard from the nurse that once 4:30 rolled around yesterday he began asking where we were! So I am making sure that I am on time today! Once mom gets home there will be yet another update. :)
On a side note I did receive a request for more updates! I am literally posting info as soon as I can, But I will make sure to do another update at night to cover what in fact did go on that day and what they are planning for the night:) Hope this helps!! I get to talk to Dad tonight about how many people have been asking about him! He is going to be blown away.
Email me with questions cause I am just chilling out this afternoon. until 4:30 of course!
Loveyoumeanit!
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Thanks, Barrett. You're a real trouper to give us one update per day, much less more. Maybe we can help you guys with shifts at some point when the docs okay it.
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We are so glad to hear of the progress your dad has made already! Thanks for the updates. If you and Lawson need anything,please let us know. Mark,Dee,Caitlin,John,Jack Harrison
ReplyDeleteCan't tell you how excited my Mom, Rob and I were to read about your dad's improvements :) :) :) :) We have been keeping him in our thoughts all week, making sure to check the "Reid Blog" frequently. Make sure to PLEASE give him a big kiss on the cheek for me! You guys are great individuals and, together, make an even greater family...hang in there :)
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