TUESDAY - 11/18

TUESDAY – 11/18
A.M. – Dad is extubated! They have a small mask on just to provide a little air and are having the Bi-Pap brought in just in case he needs it tonight.
The EVD is open again. The fluid is still a little red, which means there’s still some bleeding. We don’t know yet when anything will change about that.

P.M. – Dad is awake and talking!! Once again, we heard “I love you.” It’s truly amazing. Dr. Smithson came by and held Dad’s hand, touched Dad’s face, and said, “My friend, very few people do what you have done. You’re doing great.” Then he turned to Mom and said he was truly impressed by how our family marshaled and focused all our energy on Dad. He made a reference to how much Big Pull we have with the Big Guy.

Mom and Elizabeth were both recognized by Dad. When I came in Liz asked Dad, "Do you know who this is?" He said, "Not really." I admit to being disappointed, but know that my time will come. I am focused on celebrating every victory. When Amie came in I asked, "Do you know who this is?" and Dad said, "Sure, it's Amie." And in true Dad form, when Amie told him she’d come back to see him in the morning, he said, “Approximately when?” That’s Dad. Gotta keep it all noted on the calendar.

Dr. Smithson wants Dad to get a lot of rest tonight, so he said he’s going to give him a little sedation, and he told the nurse to make sure the night team knows he’s supposed to have his Bi-Pap on all night.