Dad is still in the ICU. His vitals are good but he's still on the ventilator. This afternoon, the nurse had Daddy follow all kinds of commands (move your arm, raise your leg), which he did without problem. He was agitated when the nurse was changing his dressings and taking his temperature and stuff. He opens his eyes when one of us talks to him. And, he held Mom's had off and on today. He's never been big with public displays of affection and, after a few minutes, would move his hand. Nothing different at all about that behavior!
We're hoping that tomorrow will be the day when the ventilator is turned off and Daddy is breathing on his own. I'm sure he'll have a sore throat but there will be another medication for that!
A quote for today:
When you think about it, what other choice is there but hope? We have two options medically and emotionally: Give up or fight like hell.
~~ Lance Armstrong
Blessings to you!
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Dad was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer on June 4th, 2009. Sadly, he lost the fight on August 28th, 2009. Less than three months and he's gone. Miss you, Daddy!
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