Linda made it through another night in the ICU. Although, from her perspective, I'm sure it's difficult for her to tell what time of day it is. That's why her nurse this morning wasn't too concerned that Linda was awake a good portion of the night. As many of you may know...it's difficult sometimes to distinguish between night and day in a hospital room, especially one that's filled with as many machines and monitors as hers is.
Linda continues to make progress. She seems more alert today (moving her eyes around the room, stretching her feet and toes, slightly moving her arms and legs, and squeezing a few hands along the way) and she just finished up with her one and only hyperbaric chamber treatment for the day.
She successfully "dangled" this morning (the term her doctors and nurses use when they sit her up on the side of her bed and let her feet dangle off the side) and she's resting now before her 12 hour dialysis ("SLED") treatment later this afternoon.
She continues to do the majority of her breathing on her own and her color looks really good. Now it seems like we're being greeted each day by a little more of the Linda we all know and love. Although she's still not able to speak or make any facial expressions (other than furrowing her brow when she's getting her teeth brushed!), she can look into your eyes and speak volumes.
Her doctors, nurses and technicians are amazing and each of you continue to show your great love and support for Linda and her family. We are deeply grateful. Thank you.
Love the blog Patti - what a great way to keep everyone posted. With each day, Linda seems to be improving - I am so happy to see that. I will call you soon - Love, Julie
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