K, just got off the phone with MA again, all good news today. TJ's WBC is down to 6,000, an actual normal place to be. His platelets are also down 150k, which is also good.
The intensivist told TJ that if he is up and moving around the pulmonolgist is more likely to extubate sooner rather than later. TJ wrote back, "Never underestimate the power of my resolve." He has been sitting up and looking relatively comfortable, e.g., as comfortable as one can be in the situation.
They also put a "cough" around his ET (vent) tube so he doesn't have to be suctioned as often, which is more comfortable than suctioning, not sure how good it feels to be coughing while intubated though.
TJ is currently sleeping and wanting his computer as soon as he wakes up. For all I know the next post will be by TJ, we'll see.
MA continues to be impressed by the nursing staff, which are ever so attentive to TJ. Also, TJ's orgranization has been great in keeping someone around -- again, very nice.
So keep up your prayers! And thank you, as always!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Late Evening Update (1/7/09)
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Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! We rejoice with you in God's healing to date, and continue to plead for complete healing for TJ. Thanks for keeping the blog up-to-date - it allows us to prayer specifically and pull down the promises of heaven for you all. Love from Cape Town - P&M
Dear [TJ];
we are keeping you in our prayers here in Mena for a complete recovery.we are praying also for patience, rest and a sustaining grace for MA,John & Chip
Love in Him
Joseph Najem
I love this part "MA continues to be impressed by the nursing staff, which are ever so attentive to TJ."
Just awesome to know that God has his A team always on duty!
Love you all
-Shepard
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