Saturday, March 7, 2009

As We Leave

As we leave today Dick is sleeping but it has not been an easy day for him. He has been doing a lot of coughing and has needed to have the ventilator turned back on only slightly to relieve him of working so hard. We have been assured that this is not a step backward this is just to help him rest a bit easier today. He has had some pain from his fractured ribs today since he has been coughing so they gave him some additional pain medication as well as something to help with the cough so he has been doing a lot of sleeping. The rest is good for him and what he coughs up is also good, but for us it is difficult to see him go through any of the pain and discomfort. All of his nurses have been telling us how well he is doing and how far he has come. They still think that by the beginning of next week he should be going to the step down unit. Amy and I will be reading the blog from home as it will be updated by Jen and Aunt Cheryl since they will be here with Dick. So it will be interesting to see what kind of progress he makes while we are gone. You keep up the good work Uncle Dick. We will miss visiting you everyday but I know you will surprise us when we return.
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  1. jan grierMarch 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    This isn't as excited as yesteday but it's still good. He's going to have ups & downs, but more ups. 2 steps forward/1 step back--that's progress! Hang in there Dick.
    PS: Is there an address we can send a card to?
    Aunt Dot & Jani

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  2. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    We are praying for you brother. God is at work.

    Darryl & Jan

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  3. AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Amy and Mike,

    We have been following your Dad's progress through your Aunt Kathy. She shared this web site - what a comfort the comments must be to you both. Your Dad is on every prayer list that we could think of, many people are asking God to encourage your Dad and especially you as his children. Remember 1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your cares on He who cares for you - it works, we have seen it, believe!!

    Love to you all,

    Roger and Barb Leman

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  4. AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Hey Dick,Praying for you every day.Get better and come on back out to Maine again.We,ll wait for you.Love ya lots, Tom and Jo

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  5. Vicki'sMarch 8, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Yes there will be up's and down's but mostly up's. And I'm so glad he is working hard. And what a difference a day of rest will be for him. Then it's back to working hard. Give him a smile for me.
    Vicki

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