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04-11-2021, 09:10 AM
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We were both working in the greenhouse when the phone in my zipped pocket started playing the Imperial Death March from Star Wars. Had to scramble to put down tools and retrieve my phone.
Absolutely amazing to get to talk to him. We were hoping that they were going to be successful bringing off the ventilator today but never expected to talk to him.
Don't have a photo of his CPAP space helmet but I imagine it looks a bit like this.
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04-11-2021, 09:11 AM
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YAY! Go Jeffrey!
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04-11-2021, 09:16 AM
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I am thrilled also. Such great news. Thanks for updating, because I think of him and your family often.
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04-11-2021, 09:18 AM
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Outstanding news!!!
May the Force continue to be with Jeffrey!
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04-11-2021, 09:27 AM
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Just spoke with the ICU nurse looking after him and while he is making great progress he is not out of the woods yet and if the CPAP machine doesn't do it they will have to put him back on the ventilator. He hates the CPAP, saying it is like being in a wind tunnel and the nurse said that she has agreed that it will be 1 hour on, 1 hour off, but overnight he has to be on CPAP because breathing is naturally light while sleeping and he needs to keep up a good flow of air into his lungs. When not on CPAP he has an oxygen feed through the nose.
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04-11-2021, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan
Just spoke with the ICU nurse looking after him and while he is making great progress he is not out of the woods yet and if the CPAP machine doesn't do it they will have to put him back on the ventilator. He hates the CPAP, saying it is like being in a wind tunnel and the nurse said that she has agreed that it will be 1 hour on, 1 hour off, but overnight he has to be on CPAP because breathing is naturally light while sleeping and he needs to keep up a good flow of air into his lungs. When not on CPAP he has an oxygen feed through the nose.
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Thanks for sharing the great news! Prayed for him a mass today and will keep him in my prayers!
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04-11-2021, 09:55 AM
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Winning negotiations with a nurse is a good sign too!
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04-11-2021, 09:56 AM
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It is amazing how much of a relief this good news is to us onlookers. I can't imagine going through this with DS or DD.
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04-11-2021, 09:57 AM
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Alan, once again you have made my day. Things sound very promising. We are continuing to keep you, Jeffery and Irene in our thoughts. Thank you so much for keeping us informed.
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04-11-2021, 09:58 AM
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Such great progress!
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04-11-2021, 09:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REWahoo
Outstanding news!!!
May the Force continue to be with Jeffrey!
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+1
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04-11-2021, 10:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
Just spoke with the ICU nurse looking after him and while he is making great progress he is not out of the woods yet and if the CPAP machine doesn't do it they will have to put him back on the ventilator. He hates the CPAP, saying it is like being in a wind tunnel and the nurse said that she has agreed that it will be 1 hour on, 1 hour off, but overnight he has to be on CPAP because breathing is naturally light while sleeping and he needs to keep up a good flow of air into his lungs. When not on CPAP he has an oxygen feed through the nose.
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Hot damn! Great progress!
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04-11-2021, 10:19 AM
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Maybe not out of the woods just yet, but a sunlit clearing is in sight ahead. Continued prayers for Jeffrey's improving strength, for the skill and dedication of his medical caregivers, and for the comfort of his parents.
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04-11-2021, 10:25 AM
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The recent good news posts have made my day. Go Jeffrey go!
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04-11-2021, 11:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
We were both working in the greenhouse when the phone in my zipped pocket started playing the Imperial Death March from Star Wars. Had to scramble to put down tools and retrieve my phone.
Absolutely amazing to get to talk to him. We were hoping that they were going to be successful bringing off the ventilator today but never expected to talk to him.
Don't have a photo of his CPAP space helmet but I imagine it looks a bit like this.
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Tell Jeffrey his internet fans want a picture of the space helmet!!
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04-11-2021, 11:06 AM
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We all will continue our prayers every day.
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04-11-2021, 11:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rewahoo
outstanding news!!!
May the force continue to be with jeffrey!
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+1000000000!!!!!!
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04-11-2021, 11:11 AM
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I am thankful your son is improving. I hope and pray his improvement will continue.
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04-11-2021, 11:18 AM
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I got all teared up when I read that HE CALLED YOU!
Such wonderful news. I hope he continues to improve.
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04-11-2021, 11:23 AM
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#260
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Great way to start the week!
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