Monday, February 9, 2009

Monday, Feb. 9,

Hunter didn't sleep well last night, but got sound to sleep when Duane showed up this morning. He was sleeping so sound that when the Dr. came in he couldn't check him to see if he could follow commands to have the breathing tube removed. So we had to wait for him to wake up.

He just started waking up when I got here, so the Dr. returned and he did everything he was asked to do, so the order went in to be removed.

We had to wait for Ellen to come to do it, I think that was the longest wait, Hunter kept putting his hands up to do it himself. But it's finally out. Now Hunter is reaching to pull out his catheter, (he doesn't waste any time)

He's tried to talk, but nothing really comes out yet. But he is writing okay, He keeps using his left hand instead of his right. He does an pretty okay smiley face and the wrote Love you. I'm so happy he remembers his ABC's and seems to read what I write back to him. He's not squeezing hand or shacking head much today. He will try to circle yes or no on his writing pad when I ask questions. He says his head doesn't hurt but he is tired.

Nurse Joy says his breathing on his own right now is like running a Marathon.

From my understanding we have only 3 more day of gowns and gloves.... YEAH!!
Thanks again everyone for all your thoughts and prayers. Miracles happen every day.

4 comments:

  1. YAY no more breathing tube!!! Keep getting better Hunter! Heavenly Father answers our prayers.

    Love,
    The Abbotts

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  2. To: Hunter
    I'm sorry you are hurt. I hope you get better soon!
    Love, Alley

    (Alley wanted to send a message...she asks how he is doing all the time! =)

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  3. Tears are in my eyes and gratitude in my heart for Hunter...and all of the Thurston Family...We love you and continue to pray for every miracle our Father in Heaven can send your way. What joy it must be to see him come back! Love the Tobler's (Brad Steph & the Kids)

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  4. We are so glad to hear of Hunter's progress!
    Steve & Dena

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