For those of you who love reading through the tidbits we try to convey, this will not be one of them.
Some time late this afternoon, the Verizon Service that feeds the Hospital wifi system went wonky. Their plan is to begin maintenance around 2300....In the mean time, we are without direct access to Nanette, as she has T-Mobile cell service. There are two or three corners on that floor that have TMO service, but it would make a very good commercial (TMO bad service vs VZN bad service)....Please refrain from making calls directly to the nurse or room. This is ICU, and each nurse is tasked with two patients. Taking time to fill you in is our job; their job is to help the sick in the room get better.
To the point:
* Lee has been responding well to the trickle feeds.There were some very productive activities this afternoon. Whew!
* The numbers we all watch are the same or better than earlier today.
* The visitors who come by are noticing that Lee is opening his eyes, so they bark out thoughts, feelings and commands. At this time, we are asking that he respond with eyebrow movement. That is the chosen movement, as it has to be deliberate. It is easy to mistake a hand squeeze, or head nod for a spasm or something else. It takes thought and deliberate effort to move eyebrows. Now that they are bushy, it is easier to see them move.
I know it may seem odd to tell it all again, but when you go by to visit, please go ahead and give him the your own updates, as he is now able to process it better. Also detail the hopes and desires for him to share it all with you again. Now that he is opening his eyes, he needs to focus on who is talking to him and what your face looks like. If desired, you can compare facial hair and quality.
Once again, we are still in ICU, and the progress is great, but slow.
Eternal Vigilance
שבח יהוה
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