The good news: TJ's vitals stayed good all night, and his sats were staying up even after he was off the CPAP and not on any O2.
The bad news is even with two shots of morphine and valium he didn't start sleeping until around 5 AM, around the same time I konked out.
The PT came in and tried to get him to move his arms and squeeze her hand. Of course he did neither for her, but promptly moved *both* arms to scratch his face.
The doctor that made it in while I was still there said his lungs sounded good.
When I left an hour ago or so he was still sleeping as best as one can with people poking you and sticking you. Basically, he has ICU jet lag. Not helpful at the moment...
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I am wondering if anyone has been reading from the Bible to T.J. I am a retired RN and worked with many comatose patients. I was taught that the last thing a patient loses is their hearing. So we were always careful in the way we spoke around the patient who was in a coma (induced or otherwise). I realize T.J. is awake now, but I am wondering if you would read to him from a familiar book rather than asking him questions, if it would be calming to him and help him rest. Just an idea. Continue to believe "Everything is possible with God." Mark 10:27. I will continue to pray.
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To TJ and the family. We pray the Lord's healing and sustaining grace at the dawn of this new year! We will continue to pray for a full recovery.
The DiGenas - Lyon, France
Getting ready for small group in a little bit but wanted to catch up with the latest. Laughed out loud about the arms. Still praying for all of you and continued healing. Have a great day. Love, Joni
Psalm 121 has always been a great picture of God's care and rest if you need something to read. Still praying for complete recovery and rejoicing over each step of progress. Praying you all get rest too.
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