Dad continues to progress well. When I arrived this morning to make one last visit before coming back to the Atlanta area, he was sitting up in a chair! Robin, the NCCU charge nurse, said he had actually fed himself a bit at breakfast and had even helped her shave his face when she couldn't get under his nose well. WOW!
He also was apparently reaching out for his water on the rolling table in front of him. When I told him I was heading back home to be with my family for a little while, and I held up photos of my kids (that we had taped on the wall in his room), he said "Yeah" back to me. While he's certainly not conversational yet, he's recognizing questions and giving back some simple affirmations such as nodding his head or short verbals.
The occupational therapist also came in just as I was leaving, and Dad was able to squeeze the OT's hand on command using his RIGHT hand ... the side that had shown some dormancy earlier. That was also an answer to prayer.
I believe they were going to remove the central line (an IV directly into his chest) today, and that will pretty much remove most of the connections to Dad. He's swallowing well and has even taken a pill with no issue.
We're looking for continued progress, and expect he will probably be moved out of NCCU soon. Thanks again for your continued prayers for his recovery!
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Hi Chip,
I am so glad to hear that Mr. Bush is doing well.
Love and prayers,
Pamela
Skeeter,
More great news! Continued prayers for your dad and family.
Marie
Helen, Skeeter, Chip, and Family:
Wonderful news - we will keep praying.
Ron & Ann Newsome
So VERY glad George is doing well. He stays in our prayers.
Cathy Seymour
Dear Bush Family: It is such a joy to read about the progress George is making..also, to see such a strong family bond and the strength all of you have..a supernatural strength..God is faithful..We continue to pray everyday for healing and recovery.
Love, Lyndol and Trudy
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