Incremental Progress

Hopefully Lee will still feel good about giving me permission to post these photos once she's on less medication, but I thought they helped provide some context to what has to be accomplished before she gets to come home.

The positive news is that her pain and nausea levels continued to be well managed yesterday after the placement of the local anesthetic probes. She was also moved to a different floor (now in Room 722) where the nursing staff are much more familiar with all the meds and other supports that Lee currently requires. That change has proved to be very positive and the care coordination among the new staff has provided significantly longer blocks of much needed rest.

In talking with her last night, we both agreed that the best markers of progress will be the systematic dismantling of "Thor" and all of the external items that are impacting internal processes. To that end, we are excited to report that she was able to shed two "hoses" yesterday as she came off her supplemental oxygen and CO2 monitoring (the annoying top lip tickler in the picture). Those changes also had a very positive impact on her ability to sleep.

Out of an abundance of caution, her surgeon decided to wait one more day before beginning to test her feeding tube, so we anticipate that trial getting underway later

today. We are very thankful for the positive improvements over the past 36 hours

and deeply appreciate your continued prayers for progress and healing.

Steve

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Comments

Ellen Bunch :

Lee Bob is beautiful no matter how many tubes or gadgets she got. Praying for rest and recovery. Love you guys!!!

Bruce Ensign:

Thank you for the update, Steve. We will continue to pray for your situation and Lee's healing.

Tom Click:

Great news. We are still praying for Lee. 🙏🙏🙏

Kelly Anderson:

Wow! She is the toughest lady I know. Continually praying for God's mercy for you both. Hang in there Steve I know you are suffering not being with Lee during this challenging time. We are proud of you both!

Steve Braden:

Thank the Lord for some improvement. A little at a time. Continuing to pray for healing ❤❤

sandra henry:

I'm happy and thankful to hear about Lee's improvements and the good care she's getting. Continuing to pray for Lee's healing and for you two crazy kids to be together again. Sending you both a big hug.

Amy Garland:

Lee and Steve-your continued strength, perseverance, and positive attitude throughout your lives point to Christ and His working in your lives. Praying for rest and continued healing. Much much love!!