5/23/09

Jon has had some good days lately. He is less agitated than he was in the past. Yesterday when the therapist had him in the chair they told him that he was going to leave and ask Jon if he could wave bye to him. Jon waved a finger. Later a therapist did the same thing and Jon waved his hand. Jon is not consistently responding to commands. He looks kind of like he is in a daze when his eyes are open. He will track people. As soon as they have a sitter available Jon will get to move to the 5th floor!!! They said that maybe by the end of next week Jon will be moved to a rehab facility. They may even be able to take his trach out soon? All of Jon's vitals are good. It is so good to see him less agitated. He has started to moan some. The therapist that came in and worked w/ Jon's ankle today said that he would sit in the chair later today. It is such a good thing to get to be moved to the 5th floor but it also seems a little scary:) We are so used to the nurses in ICU and know that they work so hard to take good care of Jon. (Part of me wishes that he could just stay w/ them until he is well enough to go home...I know this isn't best for Jon though.) Each new step is exciting and we are so thankful. The doctor said this morning that they are pleased with Jon's progress so far! The RT said that Jon is a miracle child. God is still performing miracles on earth so please continue your prayers...