Good Evening!
We have had a relatively good day, but we are not off the ventilator yet. The lung doctor had good things to say today. They did the test this morning to see if he could handle the breathing on his own. He could not. They tried it while he was asleep and he did perfect. This makes us think that it is in his head. We have encouraged him all day to slow down on his breathing. The nurse just explained to me that he needs to be at about 15 breaths per minute. He is currently at 40. I have tried to tell him to take a breath and count to 4 and then take another breath. He only started breathing faster. Please pray that he has another good night and then is able to do well on his breathing test tomorrow. He is also starting to get discouraged. He has been in ICU for 2 weeks now. I can only imagine how he must feel. The nurse gave him a sheet of paper with letters set up like a keypad last night. He typed that he wants to go home. We told him that he has come so far but still has a bit more to accomplish before he can come home. He does know that Christmas is coming. He showed me last night that was only 5 days left. He is off all medicine right now. That is a huge answer to prayer. All he is getting is food through an IV, saline, and pain medicine. It is incredible the difference in the last few days. We are giving God all the glory for that. We know that without your prayers we would not be where we are today. We are so grateful for them. I believe I speak for my entire family when I say thank you for your prayers and kindness to us. We have really felt God's love through your actions.
Please pray for
1) Peace, rest and encouragement
2) He does well on the breathing test tomorrow
3) He continues to make progress
Thanks for the prayers!!!
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Thank you Melissa for your kindness and thoughtfulness to others during this incredibly difficult time. Keeping up this flow of information to all of us amazes me. Your Mom and Dad are such special people to me. I have missed your Dad since the day they left Lake Jackson.
You and your family have my prayers too.
Ruth Sousley
It is so good to read encouraging words. Hope he had another good nights rest. Thanks for putting your special requests for pray in the blog it helps us to know how to pray for Frank and you all.
Love, Jackie
Glad to hear there is progress in his condition. Tell him don't get discourage God is still working things out for him, just be patient and BREATH (slowly)! I will continue to pray for and with him and all of you during this time. Thanks for the updates! GET WELL Frank!!!! Much love!
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