Thursday, August 20, 2009
Laverne returned to John before his surgery which began at 8:00 am. The surgery went well yet a bone graft needed to be done in order to help support the neck fracture. John came in and out of consciousness and was more able to communicate. With the tube for the respirator interfering Laverne and Eleanor have become very good at the game '20 questions' as he attempted to mouth words, and could shake or nod his head. He seemed to understand what had happened and comprehend the situation. Today he has no short term memory and mostly wanted to know why he could not breath. We are blessed that he could recognize Laverne, and he understood that she must be concerned. He wanted to comfort her and gave her some big smiles. Later in the afternoon the doctors decided that it was best for John to have a tracheotomy. We knew that this would eventually happen, but it was not expected for a few days. The surprise was that the operation would happen that very day. John came out of his second surgery around 10:00pm. The surgery was successful and he is now resting.
Praying for all involved. So beautiful to see the list of God's hand at work throughout this experience.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good fight John. I have been pulling for you since I found out from Stephanie.
ReplyDeleteDear John, Laverne, and Katie,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying fervently and thinking of you continually.
Love, Steve, Deb, John, Rob and Anthony
Thinking of and praying for the whole family. We will come visit this week.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Lavern and Katie.....we love you guys deeply. we are praying....God is good, all the time....we are trusting in his hand on your lives in miraculous ways...cause that is just who HE is, and what HE does. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteLove Con,Suzette Meica, Larah Jonah, Sasha
My love to John Laverne and Katie. I see from the narrative above that God has already been answering my prayers. Will keep up the prayers. Love, Lois
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