Charlie is in the Critical Care Unit and doing well. His lungs and heart are not quite ready to be weaned from the ventilator or the pacemaker, but rest assured that he is only being paced partially, and the other part of his heart is functioning independently. When the hospital staff tries to wean him from the sedation, his blood pressure increases, so medication is being administered to control the pressure. His bleeding has decreased, and his coloring is much better!
Mom was finally able to sleep last night. I loved seeing her more relaxed and eating again (Alice). We talked about the amazing hospital staff at Aurora South. Everyone is so intelligent, kind, and caring. Dad's nurse last week from the ICU stayed after her shift last night to spend time with our family and to see dad!
Charlie's condition is touch and go right now. Please continue to pray. He looks good, but tubes, drug-drips, and monitors abound. Dr. Propp thinks that things are going well, but wants to keep him down for the next 6 hours or so. This gives him time to heal and prepare for full use of the new heart parts.
LOVE YOU ALL!
GOOD MORNING BURRESS CLAN! Thank you Jesus for a good nights rest for our Kevin :-))). Now she can feed her body as well as her soul.
ReplyDeleteWe continued through the night again and this morning in prayer for CB and you all.
Glad Dr Propp is comfortable with the situation and Charlie is progressing well.
WE LOVE YOU!
Looking forward to hearing Charlie's voice and seeing the whites of his eyes again soon!
Be of good cheer and rest in the Savior's arms.
What a great example you all are for our family. TY.
Tim , Terri, Elizabeth and family/ Franktown, Co.
Good morning family. Praise God. We are in prayer for all of you and in praise to God for being good to all of us. José and Lidia
ReplyDeleteOur love and prayers are with you all! Let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. The Fongs
ReplyDeleteThis blog is a fabulous idea! We feel so much better to know what's going on...while we are in NJ.
ReplyDeleteMailed you a card with a picture from St. Maarten of Charlie and Don at the beach. Looking forward to next year!
Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Jane and Don
So glad yesterday went well. What a marathon! Love to you and your family.
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