Dave had another surgery yesterday. They found several new abscesses had formed so they worked on those. He now has 9 drains in his neck and one in his mouth. They removed about 15 teeth and his tonsils as well. They cannot close up his gums because they wouldn't be able to see if infection was forming so his mouth has to be suctioned every hour. This is very painful for him.
It took me about 15 minutes to realize that they shaved off his beard and mustache. When I told him this, he opened his eyes! He was mostly conscious for about 2 hours while I visited. I chatter to him constantly and he reacts somewhat to what I say. He can't speak (of course), but he blinks for yes and no. He looks me straight in the eye and doesn't break eye contact at all. I was lightly touching his hand and he raised his hand to grip mine. He's so strong! I know in my heart that he is fighting a mighty battle and that he will win! He did try to speak once, all that came out was sort of a soft grunt. One of the doctors was checking his breathing shortly afterward, so I told him that he'd tried to speak. He said to Dave "That's really good! Now don't do it again!" (smile)
Today he is scheduled for another scan. The doctor has scheduled more surgery for Monday, but if the scan is not good he will come in today to do the surgery. You just have to have respect for a doctor who is willing to give up his Easter Sunday for a patient.
I am so very grateful for the wonderful support that we have had over the past several days. Our families been wonderful as have our friends from the Greenfield Park ward and all of my "Hearts" ladies. Dave's friends and work mates have also been wonderful. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and love you all very much. Please continue to pray for Dave's healing and please please please think ONLY positive thoughts. He WILL beat this! He WILL be home with us again! He is STRONG and has a great heart. The angels of Heaven are attending to him and surrounding his medical team, I feel them there every day. Our Father In Heaven will help him gain his strength back and will bring him home to us!
It took me about 15 minutes to realize that they shaved off his beard and mustache. When I told him this, he opened his eyes! He was mostly conscious for about 2 hours while I visited. I chatter to him constantly and he reacts somewhat to what I say. He can't speak (of course), but he blinks for yes and no. He looks me straight in the eye and doesn't break eye contact at all. I was lightly touching his hand and he raised his hand to grip mine. He's so strong! I know in my heart that he is fighting a mighty battle and that he will win! He did try to speak once, all that came out was sort of a soft grunt. One of the doctors was checking his breathing shortly afterward, so I told him that he'd tried to speak. He said to Dave "That's really good! Now don't do it again!" (smile)
Today he is scheduled for another scan. The doctor has scheduled more surgery for Monday, but if the scan is not good he will come in today to do the surgery. You just have to have respect for a doctor who is willing to give up his Easter Sunday for a patient.
I am so very grateful for the wonderful support that we have had over the past several days. Our families been wonderful as have our friends from the Greenfield Park ward and all of my "Hearts" ladies. Dave's friends and work mates have also been wonderful. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and love you all very much. Please continue to pray for Dave's healing and please please please think ONLY positive thoughts. He WILL beat this! He WILL be home with us again! He is STRONG and has a great heart. The angels of Heaven are attending to him and surrounding his medical team, I feel them there every day. Our Father In Heaven will help him gain his strength back and will bring him home to us!
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