Well, dad continues to make positive strides, albeit small strides. It has been almost a day since his Tracheostomy and he seems to be much more comfortable with the ventilator tube out of his mouth. He is able to mouth words, smile, and he even asked mom for a kiss this morning...mom begrudgingly agreed since she wants to keep him as germ free as possible - not that she has that many germs. He is resting and needs to build his strength for his upcoming surgery on Tuesday. He is a non-scheduled patient for Tuesday and we hope he gets in, although we have been down this road before only to have him take a ride on the elevator to surgery and come right back up. We hope he heals his injuries well over the next week so he can go into surgery as strong as possible.
His next surgery on Tuesday could be a long one depending on how the procedures progress. They will start with his crushed right hip and rebuild and replace with a plate. If that goes well they will insert a rod in his right femur (quad), and finally they will move to the right tibia (shin) for yet another rod - no more airport security for dad! Hopefully he will be ready and all the procedures will be standard with no complications. The biggest concerns for his upcoming procedures are clotting and infection. He will lose a fair amount of blood, which they will replace, but they don't want any clotting to break free causing ever further damage. Infection is always a danger and will be throughout this healing process. Thankfully they are pumping him full of antibiotics. Your prayers and positive thoughts would most greatly appreciated during this next operation and recovery period - thank you!
Once again, we can't thank you all enough for the outpouring of prayers and well wishes for dad. We know he feels and hears them! Please continue what you are doing! Our strength starts with our dad and ends with our mom. We are very blessed to have Cindi and Joe for our parents and we love them more then words could every describe!
Warmest regards,
The Ferraro Kids
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
11 comments:
dear Joe, cindi and family, we are so sorry to hear about the accident, our thoughts and prayers are with you..
love,
gladie and jay stedman
Joe Cindi and family
every hour our thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue as Joey travels his road to recovery ...
thank you for taking the time to update us all on the blog ...
we are all pulling for the "little guy" and as he has always done on the golf course he will come thru in the clutch
Love E & O
Please tell "Father Joe-Joe" our thoughts and prayers are with him.
We'll cover all the angles we can here down in the bible belt. So far we have the Jews, Baptists, Methodists, Catholics and even the Pentecostals saying prayers for Joe's recovery.
If love and friendship really can help a person thru the rough times, Joe has earned plenty of each all around the country.
Our love and prayers
The Wilkes Family
Dear Cindi, Joe, and Family,
Time does not erase memories and we think of all the time William, Stephen, Scott, and Todd spent together - and the stories. Our prayers, thoughts and best wishes are with all of you and particularly Joe. Cindi, let others help you whenever possible.
Love, Caroline and Bill Duax
Joey, Cindi and the family:
Thank you so much for the updates on Joey. It is nice to come home in the morning from work and see how Joey is progressing. Bethany and I, have all of you in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Also everyone in the EMS (emergency medical services) community sends there prayers and thoughts so that Joey may have a safe and speedy recovery.
Love Jason, Bethany, and the animals :)
Dear Joe and Cindi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay tough Joe! your doin' great!
Love the Breuer Family
Tara, Herman, Bailey and Emily
Joe, Cindi and Family,
Was very sorry to hear the news and have been following the blog closely. The boss is a tough one and I know it is only a matter of time before he is up and at it! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and Joe's success in surgery as well as a fast recovery
Jim & Carrie Whitmore
Dear Joe,Cindi and Family, I was very sorry to hear about Joe's accident. It's been a long time since the NAPA Buffalo day's but you never forget those who have touched your life in some way. Please tell Joe he is in my prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
Jim Doetterl
joe cindi and family
our prayers are with you, and knowing Joe he'll be back on his feet in no time....wishing you all the best...
bob and nancy isherwood
Joe, Cindi and family,
As much as you might hear it, it won't ever be too often.
Our very warmest thoughts and prayers will be with all of you, especially Joe, to insure a very speedy and full recovery.
Knowing Joe's zest for life and competitive nature on the golf course, I can only beleive that he will beat all the odds and come through this ordeal with flying colors.
To Cindi and family, be strong.
Warmest regards,
Keith & Diana McNamara
Joe and Family,
So sorry to hear of your accident. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Bob Hall(Former NAPA CT. T&E rep)
Post a Comment