I went traveling today - have camera, will take photos. I shot over 2500 photos, snagging some truly breathtaking photos. I'm very tired, but as I look these pics over, I wish I could have stayed out there another five hours. All I can say is, " Ohh my! " Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 31, 2020
The local FOX TV station did a special clip of my brother. Sign in to see full entry.
My brother continues to improve and astound his doctors. He walked over 650 steps this morning, and would have walked longer, but they lab vamps wanted to draw some blood. He is gaining a lot of color in his face that hasn't been there in years. His posture is almost totally erect, a huge... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Character Prose
I used to be somewhat of a poet/prose writer, but as you've seen from most of my posts, I tend to ramble, thus I'm a novelist. Slowly, I'm working on something that will begin to be posted here as I get it moved along to a certain point. This is a character speaking in a story that I am working on,... Sign in to see full entry.
In the 'good news' department, my brother continues to improve faster than expected.He has begun to eat a few things, and his lab work continues to bode well for a nice recovery. I spoke with him via cell phone late last night, and he says that while he is 'uncomfortable,' he isn't in a lot of bad... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
My Brother's First Solo Breath With New Lungs
I hope you can see this video. It is of my brother taking his few breaths with his new lungs. He is now feeling better. He sent me a text telling me that while he was in a lot of pain, he was happy to be able to breathe again. It's amazing what you take for granted until you don't have it any more. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 27, 2020
To my great surprise, my brother appears to be improving at a very rapid pace. His vent tube has been removed, and he is 'pinking up,' a drastic change from the 'pale face' he has been sporting for the last two years. This is all due to the new lungs allowing him to take in full, deep breaths. The... Sign in to see full entry.
My brother is doing better than expected. He's still on the ventilator, but his 'body color' has greatly improved. His labs are looking good, with his white blood cell count only mildly elevated. It's normal for the WBC count to increase after a surgery as the body raises its defenses for possible... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
My brother is now in the recovery room. He is doing well at this point. More information to follow if I hear anything new. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. V Sign in to see full entry.
The Surgery is Just Getting Ready To Go
Due to circumstances with the donor family, the surgery is just now getting started. Just as I am grateful that my brother is being given a new shot at a better life, I am sorrowful for the family of the donor. The photo below is my sister Kim on the left, Jerry, and his wife, Michelle. I've spoke... Sign in to see full entry.