Mom wanted me to post tonight. Dad is still about the same as the last couple of days. I just spoke to the nurse who said he is a little more responsive to commands but his movements are mostly reflexes. Ali and Emily have been in here (dad's room) singing to him and playing "thumb wars" with him. Dad keeps winning :)
The respiratory mask is still on and he seems to be resting a lot which the nurse said is good. She explained that they are doing all they can to assist him in this recovery but ultimately his body has to do the work so there are going to be days where he just needs rest. He does still have some obvious adema (sp?), swelling, on his face under the skin that was pulled back for the surgery last Saturday night but is looking better. His left eye is still very bruised from the fracture under it. The nurse earlier today said that he does move his eyes back and forth a little under the eye lids so that is a little bit of a good sign. As always, we will take what little we can get. The nurse tonight (different nurse, different shift) said that the improvements are happening and will happen in increments and that is normal. Any decline(s) usually happen very quickly so it's not a bad thing that it is taking time. At this moment, he is holding a pillow in his left hand and waving it around! It looks like he is trying to play with it or something. He seems to always want to have something in his left hand, either someone else's hand or his sheet or a pillow. Emily left his side for a minute and he started to reach for some of his tubes. We just take his hand and tell him "no dad, you have to leave it alone". He is very insistent sometimes.
I know we say it a lot, but thank you again for your love and prayers on our dad's behalf and for our family. Thank you for your willingness to fast for him tomorrow, we love you!!!
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Robert Fulgum said:
"I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge -
That myth is more potent than history.
I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts -
That hope always triumphs over experience -
That laughter is the only cure for grief.
And I believe that love is stronger than death."
Allens,
I have told my mom and dad about what has happened. They are praying for you and are in their thoughts. Of course you are in mine also. I know my mom has spread the word down in Rowland Heights about what has happened. I know the Kilmers are especially concerned. Bro. Kilmer remembers all the hikes that he and Bro. Allen would go on together. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I'll talk to you later Jen. :)
Love, Kathy (Schwartz) Jacobson
CW ward is having a fast day starting at 5:45pm today. They are having an extra meeting today at that time. They will be having another meeting at 5:45pm Monday to close the fast.
We had fast Sunday the week before GC instead of today.
Hi Kelly and Family!
Sam and I were very sadden to hear what had happend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you continually. Sam wanted me to note so that you knew, he works in Provo and I was told today that Levi is in the hospital there. If you need anything brought to you or anything like that (someone needs a ride down there or back home) Let us know! :) He has Monday's off, but will be back to work on Tuesday. Let us know. We love you guys!
Love, Sam and Maili Marsden
(H:963.4437 Sam Cell: 897.5690)
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