Dad continues to amaze

Dad is continuing to make amazing progress.  His ICU nurses pulled two of his chest tubes today plus two other lines he still had in his neck, then they moved him to step down.  Yes, believe it or not, he was moved out of ICU today - 48 hours post-transplant.  He walked himself from ICU to his step down room.  His new nurse couldn't believe that he was her patient.  She actually asked the ICU nurse where her patient was and Daddy was right behind her.  She said she normally received patients via hospital bed or wheelchair.  

After resting for several hours after the move, Daddy then got up and walked 20 laps around the step down unit; 18 laps equal one mile.  His nurse had no idea he had actually walked 20 laps but he did.  In step down, Mom is able to stay with him at night, so she is there and I am in the apartment.

Please continue to pray for Daddy's recovery, the donor family, and the other precious lung transplant patients and their families.  We have met so many families whose loved ones are still struggling through recovery.  We have had the privilege of getting to encourage, support, and pray for and with other families.  Daddy is an inspiration to them (and me) as their loved ones continue to fight.

Love, Traci