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This article was posted to Jayber on 24 June 2005 by to the following categories: Family.
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Brian's had his sedation medication changed to a new kind where they can wake him up in 3 minutes if needed as oppposed to an entire day. This will give the doctors and nurses more control over how deep a sleep he is in at a given time.
He was alert for a while yesterday and has opened his eyes and squeezed his hands. Although it's the best thing for him to be resting right now, it sure is nice to be able to have him see us and respond in small ways.
His feet are pink as well, which is a wonderful sign. He continues to have a strong pulse in both legs. His right leg is a little more swollen than his left, but things continue to heal and get better.
Something you can pray for: Brian is going to the operating room later this afternoon (scheduled for 4:30 PM) to have everything washed out.
Thanks for all the offers for help. We've been truly blessed by that. Prayer is the best thing right now. We have a lot of family that are making the hospital their second home. I've been sleeping there each night and will continue to do so through the weekend.
I'll put up more updates this weekend as things progress.
Thanks you to all of you who have read this information on Brian and have responded in such a warm and wonderful way. Thank you for your prayers, visits, food, flowers, and love. Brian is a strong kid and is doing very well so far. Pray that infection will stay away.
We are so sorry to hear about the accident! Remembering you all in prayer and in our thoughts as you endure this tough, tough time. It is so wonderful that Brian and Jill have such loving, caring, and supportive family members and friends to come alongside them. We love you all. Sue and Bruce Kaihoi
Hi Brian Thinking of you and prayingfor you everyday. Hope you are up and aboutvery soon.
We re at Dorothy’s today.
Love Dan and Eleanor Smith