Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Extubation (Ventilation Tube Out)!!! Post-Op Day 1

We are thrilled, as Charlie's heart numbers have looked great for the last few hours and his lungs are taking over control again. The ventilation tube was just pulled out and Charlie is now being told to shut up. He is looking at us and recognizing each person. His smile is huge. He is using his hands to sign his love for each person that enters the room. WOW!

His condition is now guarded, as the staff has to monitor his heart and blood pressure regularly. His heart is a bit irritated, so the pacemaker will continue to give support to his regular heart function. Dr. Propp said that Charlie is 24 hours out from surgery, and in the clear as of now!

Thank you for the prayers! Thank you for the support! Thank you for the love! Something that I have learned from all of this is how much love can be poured out for another human being. I am overwhelmed by how many people around the world love my dad and lift him up. His condition at this time is a result of all of you.


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  1. Eleanor DerstineFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    We are delighted with this good news. Thank you for the regular updates and keeping us in touch.
    Much love, Derstines

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  2. KristinFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    thanks for the update! yeah!!! so glad to hear this....been thinking of you guys all day and have been waiting for something "new" on the blog.
    love to you all....
    kkmjm

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thank you so much for keeping these coming. I love your mom and dad so much, it would just kill me if things didn't go well. WE have a GREAT family, don't we?

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  4. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    It's easy to love Charlie & Kevin, they are what Jesus is all about. His love overflows into other the more you're around them. Still praying!

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  5. PGDUNNFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Excellent Update!!!!! Great news , prayer is working folks, Keep it up.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Praise God!!! What a relief to you, Charlie & all of us. We continue to be in prayer. Thanks again for the updates. Much love to all of you.
    Tim & Terri Shewmaker & Family

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  7. MissyFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Wonderful news! xoxo

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Praise the Lord! He is good to us!

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  9. José E. GarrigóFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Charlie is a unique person: outspoken about his love for people and his love for Jesus! what do you expect? Everyone loves him.

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