Alan's Reflections

First of all, I would like to thank you for your prayers and concern for us - Judy and me. Your prayers are especially appreciated because through prayer and God's help anything is possible. Faith, determination, family, and friends are going to be the anchors that pull me through this difficult time. (I am a Navy guy, you know.)

Some of you like to give me a hard time, that is appreciated too! I know you are just doing so because you care. I look forward to many more fun times with each of you. May God bless and keep you.

Signing off with the name my grandchildren call me,
Dude

Saturday, October 11, 2008

There is a set of lungs at the end of the rainbow

Daddy has two new lungs!!!  God is so good!  He got out of surgery around 10am and we are waiting to get to see him.  The surgery was completely successful and both lungs are functioning properly.  He is breathing on 22% air and 21% is room air.  Wow!  

The average time for patients to wake up is 6 hours.  The doctor told us that older patients may take longer.  Of course, he is heavily sedated and intubated.  Doctors will attempt to take out his intubation tube as soon as he is awake and alert.  Amazing, huh?

We have been rejoicing and thanking God and singing our song.  Join along:
"Zippedee do dah, zippedee yay.  Dude got new lungs today.  Really good breathing headed his way.  Zippedee do dah, zippedee yay."

Please continue to pray for his recovery as the transplant surgeon stated several times that he is not out of the woods yet.  The first few weeks are critical.

Again, we appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Love, Traci & Judy
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Anonymous said...

Hooray! Think of you all and praying for complete recovery!
Love,
Patty Perkins (wachovia)

October 11, 2008 at 5:50 PM

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