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

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Thursday Update

Dad is continuing to progress well.  He did not sleep well last night due to new pain, but he got some much needed rest during the day today.  Yesterday, he walked 3 miles and today he reached his goal to walk 3 1/3 miles.  He is amazing everyone at Duke.  He is still having quite a bit of drainage from his chest tubes, so the last two could not be removed today.  So far, we have no signs of infection or rejection.  Please continue to pray for recovery and for his adjustment when he is discharged.

Also, please continue to pray for the other families at Duke.  Most of them are not recovering as quickly as Daddy.  Mom purchased a large bag of chocolate that she shared with the nursing staff in Dad's unit and with the folks in the ICU waiting room.  Staff and family members were so grateful for Mom's thoughtfulness.  Mom and I decided that chocolate is a universal language.

We cannot tell you how much we appreciate your concern and prayers. 

Traci

1 comment:

Brooke and Lexi said...

WOW! He deffiantly has an agel beside him!