Friday

Quick update.
Dad is continuing to work hard on his exercise regimen although he is having his doubts that it is making much of a difference in gaining and retaining strength. He is going back to his fixation with his NPH condition. I explained that it is important for him to do the exercise no matter what because even if he can't walk with the mall walkers he needs the cardio workout.

I think he may be right to some extent, especially in his left leg because of the neurology involved which causes some atrophy in that leg, but I also believe that since his breakthrough around Easter, the progress has been and will be very incremental yet assured.

I think the PT is starting to lean toward recommending out patient care at Health South. Dad doesn't think much of this idea but I think it would be beneficial because they can help him with balance and technique as well as strength. We shall see.

Update on our friend that had bypass surgery on Tuesday. After a gloomy two days, Bill started to make small gains and started moving in a positive direction. His heart is fully functioning which means the surgery went very well. The remaining challenge is to get the lungs to follow suit. His oxygen level is 100% but he is receiving assistance from PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) and a ventilator. PEEP is basically a CPAP on steroids only the air keeps his lungs open instead of his trachea. They keep him sedated while on PEEP because it is very uncomfortable. They will see if they can wean him from both tomorrow. As with every procedure both of theses carry risks and Bill continues to need our prayer and God's hand. Thank you for your prayer for these children of God whom you do not even know. I assure you that as with Dad's experience, your support is perceived, recognized and appreciated.

God is good!