ICU update

Greg is currently resting after a tough night.  Overall he is doing great and making progress.  The pain has set in and still he has been a trooper.  The hospital staff is outstanding and has been taking excellent care of him.  Depending on how today goes, Greg may be moved out of ICU either tonight or tomorrow morning.  He has been a very cooperative patient and the therapists realized quickly that he is goal oriented and so they let him know the small and big goals for the day and he is on them.  I love the determination and focus in him!  Actually I just love everything about him!  So blessed to be his wife.

Our children are all doing great!  I have talked daily with Everett's care team and it sounds like he is being spoiled and having a blast.  I was able to run home last night to kiss and hug my other two.  Jackson and Ellie are doing great and enjoying their time with Grandma and Grandpa.

Thank you for the outpouring of support!  God continues to bless us through each one of you.  We are fortunate to have so many around us to help.

 Please continue prayers for Greg's recovery.

Thank You for the Prayers!

Greg is currently resting in the cardiac ICU.  The surgery was very successful and went quite smoothly.  Greg is awake, talking and slowly starting to eat/drink.  Now the work begins... over the next 48 hours (if memory serves me right) there will be walking, breathing exercises and pain management.

Greg is in incredible spirits and has been focused on meeting each goal.  The nurse just remarked that she has never had a patient do that well on their first try with breathing exercises.  Praise God!

So thank you for all the prayers, text, e-mails, and calls.  It has helped us weather the storm and kept us calm and focused in the process. 

I will post more either tonight or tomorrow, but I know many are patiently waiting for the great news!

All the Glory to God!  Continued prayers for this so far remarkable recovery, safety from infection and pain management for Greg.