The last few days have proved to be pretty exhausting for Joe. He did not rest well last night or at all so far to day. He has only closed his eyes for minutes at a time and really needs to be getting hours of sleep, if he can. They are going to try some alternatives to Morphine as they are not sure this is the best pain med. for him. They will also try some other things to help him rest.
Todd (who is at the hospital this week w/Robb and mom) said the day after the jaw-wiring surgery the swelling had gone down and he looked pretty good. He is able to talk again with this new trach by putting his finger over a hole in the tube, so he is able to communicate his needs to the nurses and our family.
The room he is in now is good because he has nurses keeping a closer watch on him, but there are also three other patients in this room. It is not as quiet or peaceful as the private room he had down the hall. This along with the pain of the most recent surgery no doubt, have all been contributing to his lack of rest.
So for now, let's hope that all of his injuries have been discovered and that he has a very restful next couple of days. Please count as many sheep as you can for my dad and send lots of zzzzzzzzzz's his way so that he can begin to rebuild some strength again. Keep all of the prayers, well wishes and strength coming Joe's way. Thanks for all of it!
Stacy (number 4)
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Joe is a fighter. This was a tough week for him. Hopefully he will overcome some of these obstacles and have an easier day and week coming up. Sending strength and peace and hours of good sleep!! love, Bev
Popo,
Hope you get better and I want you to not be sick anymore...so I just want to know if you're feeling better. Hope you know we are doing extra prayers for you popo.
Love,
Bryce
Popo,
I hope you feel better.
Love,
Graham
You know we are all thinking of you JOE ... you know we went to pray for you today ...Is Our New Year
Hope you get some good sleep today you too, Cindi
lov, jackie
Dear Cindi, Joe and Family -- Hope you all get some much needed rest this week and you all have a better week than last. Joe's a fighter and will make it through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday.
Ken and Becky
Joe and Cindi,,What a week. As you just updated us all on we hope they have discovered all his injuries. What else could possibly be injured ? Now knowing about his broken jaw just further shows how strong Joe is. Knowing all that happened indicates that he is being watched over and will survive.
We are wishing you our best.
Janet and Elliot
Joe, Cindi and Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We hope the coming week brings you all rest and hope for continued healing.
cindi and Joe...I have been away for a few weeks so out of touch with the progress Joe has made. I hope and pray that ALL injuries are now known and being well attended. Joe, you are clearly a strong and determined fighter. With your wonderful wife and family around you I'm sure you will prevail. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Towry
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