Luke continues to make progress, although it's not so easy for us to see, spending all the time we can with him. His vitals are all good and even though he still has a low grade fever, his temperature didn't rise as high as it has the past few days - another answer to prayer! His sedative and pain medication were lowered to their lowest levels thus far. Praise God!
They had him sprint (breathe on his own) this morning, and again late morning, but this time he was restless and they didn't keep the respirator off for very long. Late this afternoon they tried again, when we were there to work with him, and he did really good. The respiratory therapist was very pleased and attributed it to our presence and coaching him. We actually saw him the most relaxed for a sprint exercise yet. Another praise God!
The physical therapist came in and exercised his arms and hands, although he still isn't moving the left arm voluntarily. Luke also had the stitches removed from his left arm. All that is left are the staples for the small incision made when they put the stent in to fix the tear in his aorta. Of course, he will have more stitches or staples when they do the final surgery on his left leg. We were informed today that this surgery has been postponed until Friday. This is only a change in scheduling. Also scheduled is the surgery to fix the end of radius bone in his left elbow for next Tuesday.
This afternoon Luke gave a couple of huge smiles when his good friend and fellow academy classmate, Rick, was talking to him . It was great to see, since mostly he has been restless when awake. Another blessing for all present!
---Bill
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Hello, It's always great to hear about Luke's progress, slow maybe, but none the less progress. We will continue to pray for Luke and you and Paula. thanks for letting us help you carry this heavy burden. Blessings
We continue to pray for Luke and all of you. I read your updates every morning and send up your prayer concerns throughout the day. It's wonderful to read about those answered prayers within a day or two. God is good. How fortunate the two of you are able to be there to coach Luke through also. Stay strong.
Hi Bill and Paula, even the small steps are good to hear about. Luke has come so far. Thanks for the daily updates. You all continue to be in my prayers throughout the day. May God continue to strengthen Luke's lungs so that he can soon be breathing totally on his own, may His grace be sufficient during this healing period and may He strengthen you all in your inner being, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, that being rooted and established in love, you may know along with all the saints, how high and long and deep and wide is the love of Christ and that you may be filled, (to the top and overflowing) with all the fullness of God. Have a blessed day Brother and Sister!
I am so grateful to hear that Luke is smiling and doing well, I am so relieved that he is doing steady progress. I will continue to pray for all of you and keep you in my thoughts. I know Luke still has a long way to go, but also acknowledge he has come soo far already, his strength never fails to astonish me and his determination is amazing and thank God for that. Please give Luke my love and once again if there is anything I can do for any of you please let me know. Take care and God bless all of you.
Bill&Paula,
We have been following your blog everyday! What a great way of communication. We are so glad to hear that Luke is getting better.This sure is a blessing! We will continue to keep you in our prays.
The McGuires
Our love and prayers are with your family.... The Temple family
Jason,Karen,Jordan,and Noah
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