Thursday, April 14, 2011

Baby Steps

Bill rested all day. They decreased some of the medicine that helps his blood pressure to stay up, and he did fine with that. He did better breathing, but not quite well enough to get rid of the tube. Hopefully tomorrow. Everything is little bit better. He is doing dialysis almost around the clock to get rid of the fluid overload they gave him on the 9th floor. I left around six tonight because 6-8 is what they call "shift change", and they ask visitors to leave the room. Any way when Jeff and I came back in at 8, he looked like a new man. His color is awesome, and I thought it was good before. He was "frisky". He wanted to write notes. The first one said "I feel good", and of course the second one said, "I love you". The third one we had to guess. He wanted his face washed!! The nurse figured it out. Anyway the nurse informed us that she is weaning him off of his last blood pressure medicine, and his BP is GREAT! I am going to say we turned a corner. "Ye shall receive no witness until after the trial of your faith". Big day for faith rewarded. So thankful for Priesthood Blessings. He got another one today. Thanks everyone. You can't imagine how we feel your love and support! Sorry these seem to be so long. I always think it can be short, but then it takes on a life of its own.

3 comments:

Liz said...

awesome news!!! love you bill! thanks for taking good care of him.

Jenny said...

"Life of it's own..." is good. So happy to hear the continued, steady progress. We are blessed with wonderful friends and neighbors. A true testament of "what goes around comes around".
Yay Bill!!

Lisa and Doug said...

This is a good update. You are in our prayers. Keep us posted. Love to all.