No bad news is good news to us!
Today, they did not have Dad on a diuretic, because it apparently did what they wanted it to do yesterday. The CT scan did not show any additional swelling, which is also good. We are about at the point in time where the swelling would be at it's peak and we're looking for it to begin to subside. So from that standpoint, we're holding at the mark and ready to come back down.
Dad continues to move in his bed ... raising his knees and lowering them every so often. He will turn his head back and forth, and sometimes open his eyes slightly. He is still sedated until the swelling is on it's way down, and he still moves his hands in a manner indicating he is aware of the ventilator and would prefer to remove that tube!
A physical therapist visited today to keep those limbs moving, and will be showing some exercises that can be conducted with his hands and arms, even when he is sedated, to keep the limbs moving.
So we will post another update tomorrow. Again, we appreciate everyone being willing to help us out with observing the "No Visitors" rule for us ... it just makes it easier for Mom to focus on Dad, and for the doctors and nurses to get done what they need to get done. Your online comments (which you can add below) and reassurances of prayer and encouragement are all we really need at this stage.
On a humorous note, a fine colleague of mine here at The Coca-Cola Company called his church to request a mass in honor of Dad for healing. You can imagine how incredulous this sounded when he made the call to the church office. (And this is all truthful, yet paraphrased here.)
"Yes, hello ... this is Jimmy Carter. I would like to request a mass please."
"Jimmy Carter? OK. [Pause] And what is the name of the individual you're requesting a mass for?"
"George Bush."
"Ah-hah ... ok, we'll let you know."
Well, indeed my colleague is named Jimmy Carter, and he eventually got a call from one of the church leaders telling him that he had the church up in arms over a "Jimmy Carter" calling in to request a mass for "George Bush." Of course, he had to confirm to the secretary that indeed there was a Jimmy Carter in their congregation, and that this was not a prank call!
7 comments:
Skeeter, Kids and Family,
My most heartfelt prayers go out to you guys during this time. May each of you continue to draw strength from God, each other and friends.
Love,
Marie
Dear Aunt Helen, Skeeter, Chip and all,
We are thinking of you, and sending Uncle Irvin healing thoughts! Thank you so much for keeping all of us updated with his progress.
Love,
Chuck and family
Know that we are lifting George and you all up in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers daily. The Mars Hill Baptist Choir misses George and it was very unusual to not have him be the first one there last night.
May God sustain you with His grace for this time of need.
God bless, Mike Sarratt
We are praying and believing for complete healing and restoration for George.
To God Be The Glory...
Garrett & The Gang
Just want all the Bush Families to know that we are praying for George every day as well as for the rest of you. Helen, please take care of yourself as you attend to George. It can be exhausting. We read the new inf. each day for encouragement and a new direction as to how to pray. Chip thank you for keeping us so well informed. Love, Velma and Truitt
Skeeter, Bucky, Betsy and Family,
We are praying for complete healing for your Dad and for God to give each of you strength. We love you and if we can do anything, please let us know.
Love,
Kay and Roberto Bernales
I know George from his work at UGA in the Procurement Office, such a wonderful person! I will keep the Bush family in my prayers.
Dana Kesler
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