He is still sleeping quite a bit which the neurologist says is not unusual. We are hoping to get him a little more alert for his exam tomorrow as the doctor will be coming in. I feel like he is back in school again and I just want him to do the best he can do for his "teacher". I am sure this is how our Father in Heaven feels too as he watches us and knows that he can't intervene - that He just wants us to do the best we can do.
Anyway, here are a few things that are "less positive" that have happened today:
1. His heart rate dropped a little - however they said this might just be him getting back to his baseline. Most people have a heart rate that lands somewhere in the 50-75 range. His has been hovering around 45-50 after having been around 70 yesterday. I think he is more like his dad and his heart rate is just slower than most.
2. He is still not displaying a gag reflex. This is concerning because he is not coughing up "stuff" that might be entering his lungs. They are suctioning out his lungs are trying to keep his lungs clear so he doesn't contract pneumonia.
Some good things:
1. He is back on his "steak in a bottle" so he is getting nutrition - that is good.
2. His blood pressure is still holding strong.
3. He is still loved and supported by many friends. So many nice things have been blessing Mom and Dad's (mine and Kent's) life.
Thanks for all of your encouraging words. It really makes opening email / facebook / blog so much more fun, lol. Liz
I think all of us must feel the same way... in that seeing ANY kind of update on Joe makes opening the blog/FB so exciting.
ReplyDeleteLook at this live traffic feed! People from all over the state and even throughout OTHER states just can't help but check up on Joe and his Parents.
We just gotta get that gag reflex back Joe...
Much love.
Thanks for the updates and the love. There isn't anyone better to take care of JoJo than his Mom, Dad and little Tannie. We love you all and are continuing the prayers. So happy for the continuous updates. As Mom/G'ma would say, "We do hard things". Joe's doing some hard things, as are you all. But we're Bassetts and we can do it! Keep telling Joe that!
ReplyDeleteAh liz, we are crying, praying, hugging, and having hope right along with you. God can do all things. We are praying there is way more of a mission on earth for Jo to fulfill.
ReplyDeleteSept. 24, 2012: Dear Families: Our prayers and love are with you. The 23rd Psalm comes to mind:"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He "Leadeth me in the paths of righteousnes for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou anointest my head wth oil; my cup runneth over. Surely "goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the lord forever".
ReplyDeleteThe Lord in mindfull of our needs and though it is hard to "be still and know that He is Lord", He is always with us. May the "Peace that passeth all understanding" be with you and our precious granddaughter Tannie, at this time and in the days to come, is our prayer for you. We love you all and pray especially for Joe and Tannie at this time. Love Colene and William Wells