long awaited much needed update
It’s been awhile since I updated about my paw paw, and a lot of amazing stuff has happened since I last wrote.
After he had been on the respirator for a few days, they went ahead and did a tracheotomy so he wouldn’t have to have a tube hanging out of his mouth and would be more comfortable. That way they wouldn’t have to keep him sedated.
So he had been on the trach tube for a few weeks, I believe. Thomas and I went to visit him last Friday and he was awake, in good spirits, and trying his best to talk, even though the trach tube prevents any air from reaching his vocal chords. He still made a valiant effort and we were able to somewhat read his lips. He looked so much better than the last time I saw him, and I left feeling very hopeful.
Over the weekend, the pulmonologist started gradually weaning him off the respirator and having him breathe on his own for awhile. He did very well and has not been on the respirator for several days now. He was even able to, with much help, I’m sure, get out of bed and sit in a chair in his room for awhile.
Then today came the biggest thing. They put something on his trach tube that actually allows him to speak…so today I actually spoke to my grandfather on the phone. I nearly burst into tears at the sound of it. Two weeks ago we thought there wasn’t much hope left, and today I spoke to my grandfather on the phone. I am so amazed at all of this. I feel like God is working miracles here and healing my grandfather who, only two weeks ago, wasn’t given much of a chance.
Thank you all for you prayers, and please keep them up. We’re hoping he will be home by Christmas.