Christmas 2011 in Colorado
Day 11: 12pm update
Late last night Clay and I came back to the hospital to witness a wonderful moment! Mom has proved that she could breath on her own and they removed the ventilator! Out, gone, finito. The tube in moms throat was driving her crazy and at last....gone!
I'm sure mom was screaming, F-R-E-E-D-O-M! This morning she has been in a deep sleep, now completely breathing without any help. (even the nasal canula is out and she is breathing on room air)! She was been sharing the following words, "so much pain, want to go home, I love you, this will cost a fortune, I will not give up".
When we tell her how far she has come, she doesn't quite believe it and shakes her head in the "no" direction. She doesn't comprehend the magnitude of what she has experience but we remind her frequently of her huge milestones.
This afternoon she will begin speech and occupational therapy! She's thirsty and she's anxious to prove to the speech therapist that she can swallow!
Gotta go..Mom is telling me to rub her legs!
This last post has made my day. You're a real fighter Boise! Hugs, Debbie and John
ReplyDeleteGreat news! We continue to offer our prayers and good thoughts. Hugh & Carol
ReplyDeleteIndeed a milestone day, everyone! Blessings are plentiful as we welcome each and every little sign of progress.
ReplyDeleteWe wrap our TRR arms around you, Boise and beckon you to keep moving forward....how ever so slowly.
Prayers and positive energy traveling down I-17 today.
Donna/Kathy
Wonderful news. We all know that Boise will not give up. Sending virtual hugs and healing energy to all of you.
ReplyDeleteChris, Jim, and the golden dogs
Ah, such welcome news! How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLaurel & Ron
Stacy, This is wonderful news, a great step forward, go Boise!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletemike and candy