Friday, March 7, 2008

3/7 AM

AM Dr. visit: Ansgar Brambrink, Anesthesiology
Nurse: Eric

Today we can report that Mike is responding to requests to squeeze hands, open eyes, wiggle toes and is nodding yes and no to questions appropriately. He remains intubated because he is currently lacking a gag reflex and the intubation keeps him from aspirating.

Mike's medical oversight continues to be excellent. A shout out to Joe Weiss for his numerous visits, vigilance and translations. And another to Brett Baxter who has helped us focus on the positive.

John and Wendy want to thank everyone for their prayers, love, positive energy, emails, offers of assistance and for being such great friends. She knows you are all keeping Mike in the forefront of your thoughts and prayers.

3 comments:

Jdkennedy said...

This is so good to hear. I've been praying for his FULL recovery. The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sending my love and warmest wishes.

Your "step sister" :)
~ Jackie

paigelujan said...

Clayton crew,
I'm so glad to hear Mike is responding. You are all in my thoughts and prayers throughout the day. Thanks Caitlin for the updates. They are wonderful and calming. Take care.

Paige Lujan

Deb-W said...

Only for you, Mike, would Sylvia and I learn to become bloggers!

Still thinking of you every day. We miss you. We'll be up to visit as soon as you're up to thundering hordes of hospitalists in your room.