Dad is awake! Charlie is more alert and using his hearts' own electrical system! The pacemaker is being utilized less and Charlie's own heart is pumping more. The doctors are very hopeful about his progress in the next few days. Bleeding from the chest wall has stopped. Dad is having more pain, but this is a good thing. He smiles, talks briefly, and tries to get up and out of that terrible, constraining bed.
Courtney and Farley just left, so there will be no more fashion updates from the waiting room. Uncle Joe just left, so no more karate lessons. Plenty of friends continue to stop by, which helps support my mom. A BIG thank you to Nick and Lisa, Big Nick, Pat, Steve, Tracey, Linda, Kelly, Leigh, Katie, Tim and Terri, Jose and Lidia, Jimmy and Jim, Megan and kids, Bruce, Pastors Louie, Ed and Matt, Doug Boone, Bill, Walter and Marshall, Tiffany and Matt, Ralph, David, and Jeff for being here!!! My mom will need you all after Aunt Karen and myself leave on Saturday. Thank you to all who are far away and supporting us through prayer and encouraging words!
Thank you, again, for all the thoughts and prayers. It is a good thing we are snug in a hospital. We are in the middle of a fantastic snow storm with plunging temperatures! I am sure, if dad were up to it, he would be skiing and ice skating with mom, while telling everyone about Jesus.
It's great news that Charlie's heart is taking over more and more. The prayers are still streaming upwards. I'll bet Charlie will be crushing Dr. Propp at push-ups in no time!! We serve an awesome God and Charlie's a mericle to prove it. YEA GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news! I am so excited, Charlie. Thanks for the pic, Brit - he looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'm going to be able to make it tonight because of the continued snow. Please tell Kevie I love her. Also, please tell Charlie I'll miss seeing him tonight, but we have all the time in the world! GRIN! Love you and miss you already!
Brit- what time do you leave on Saturday. We want to make sure we see you again before you head out? We plan on stopping by tomorrow evening to give you, Kev, and Karen support. :)
Brittney, Thank you so much for making this blog and keeping us informed, this is the next best thing to being there. I want to sign that heart, how can I do that from Ohio?? I am so happy that your mom has so much support. Please kiss your mom and dad for me. Love you, Lisa
ReplyDeleteLove this pic with Chaz & his heart! His coloring is good. So great to see his smile! He is loved. Still in my prayers. Love, Mossi
ReplyDeleteCharlie - so glad to hear you are improving and what an amazing gift for your daughter to keep all of your loved ones and friends up to date. Our DECA prayers and thoughts are with you and your family for a speedy recovery!!
ReplyDeleteBrittney, how are we going to get updates after you go home :[ I will miss reading your blog about our precious Charlie. Tell Kevin I love her & I'm so proud of her,
ReplyDeleteshe's such a strong lady. I have to visit Parker to see that heart for my self! Love to all, Mossi