I was hoping to be able to post with this news so here it is:
Dad is off the ventilator and feeling comfortable.
YAY!
They took the tubes out of his mouth. Oh the relief that must have been! The nurses immediately asked him how he felt and he said, "much better," with a scratchy voice.
He looks like a different person from 2 days ago.
Each doctor that comes in (and there are many involved here as always) is happy with his slow steady progress.
He still has the infections (pneumonia & sepsis) but his body seems to be working in the right direction.
So he'll be in the hospital until he's totally free of the awful bacteria.
So it's been another close encounter with death for Dad/Grandad/Uncle/Brother Fred Pierce. By Monday we were all thinking this infection might take him in that direction. He came close but it looks like he'll be with us for a little while longer!
Thank you for your prayers. Mom believes that's what pulled this thing around towards a hopeful direction over the past 48 hours. There's still a recovery to be gained, but let's be honest, this is nothing compared to what they've endured in the past.
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Thank God! And thanks for being so very faithful in your posts during this stressful time, Cal and Luis!
-Robin
Great news!
Thanks again for keeping us informed.
Jason
Thanks for the timely updates! It is hard to be far away during times like these.
I am so glad that Uncle Fred is doing better!!!!!! We sent up alot of NC prayers!
Yay! We've been anxiously praying and hoping so it's such good news to read this. Thanks so much for posting, Cal and Luis, and give Lorrie and Fred lots of hugs from us.
We are very, very, very happy. The last couple of days have been sad ones in the Anthony household, as all the little and big Anthonys worried and prayed and tried to steel ourselves for what might have happened.
We won't let up on the praying, but its with a very grateful heart now.
And we want a big celebration with Aunt Lorrie and Uncle Fred when this is all over!
How about we bring a tea party, and talk Disney!!! :)
Love, Teresa
HOORAY! Cal, i know this was a nice post for you! it certainly has been good to read! Sharon and I are so excited to say that we did get medical clearance to travel and so we'll be able to pop in very soon to give hugs to you all! Keep your eyes open, we'll hopefully show up soon!!
Our thoughts are with you! Please say Hi to Fred and the rest of the crew from your far off second cousins in Colorado!
Pete & Petra Barnes
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