I am at the hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Physician’s Assistant just came out and talked to us. He is the first one of the medical staff that has talked with us.
We gave them Dad’s Living Will. The PA said that Dad had responded to him and was following some commands. We will be seeing Dad in about 5 minutes and I will give further updates in the comment section below here.
The blood clot is approximately 4 inches by 1 inch in his brain.
The PA talked about taking him upstairs to another room and giving him therapy and then later on to a nursing home. As usual the comment was made that we never know what might happen.
We really do not know much more now than we did a few minutes ago.
The PA said that he will get the doctor to talk to us sometime today via the phone or in person.
Earlier updates
just got back from seeing dad. He is awake. He can answer questions with noises. He can shake his head. He is now off the blood pressure medicine.
His blood pressure is holding at about 140 over 80 or 90.
He can move his left hand.
they are lowering the oxygen.
If he continues to improve they may move him to another room out of CCU tomorrow.
Praise the lord
Linda and I have been praying for you this morning.
Hey jefe,
Just wanted to let u know we love u guys and are praying. Is there anything we can do for Mamaw that would help her right now?
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My mother and I have spoken with the doctor now via phone. He says that there is no way to know what to expect.
He still can not swallow.
I have been in touch with Hospice
have a meeting with a representative from hospice at 3 pm. I will let you know what happens from there.
Quite a difficult time. He does look at us now. He can’t talk but at least looks and has smiled several times.
I know this is a really difficult time for you guys… We praying for you and your dad.
We have just finished talking with a hospice representative. Lord willing, Dad will be going home sometime tomorrow to be made as comfortable as possible until he dies.
We have some paper work to do and hoops to jump through but it seems this is the best that we can do.
Please understand that I cannot be calling each of you or keeping up with all of your calls like I would normally. My family does need me now and this will affect what I do over the next few days.
I will be praying for you and your family. I know this is one of the hardest things to have to sit and see and not be able to do anything to help. Just remember joy comes in the morning. And what a wonderful morning that will be.
They are moving Dad to room 476. Mother just called from CCU. So it is 5:10 pm on Wednesday.
I will keep you posted
We love your family and are praying for them, sir. We understand that your family needs you so much right now and that’s where you need to be. Please take all the time you need. We’re holding down the fort at Vision and praying for you. I know that the Lord will be glorified in this situation…
Hi Brother:
I just wanted to let you know that Michelle and I are praying for your Dad and your family. I heard a man say one time “God’s answers are wiser than our prayers.” AMEN. My prayers are that your family will have peace and understanding through it all.
Love you Brother
Your Brother in Christ
Bob
The latest is that tomorrow morning we meet with the hospital to take Dad home with hospice. Not going to be easy on any of us.
You can help by praying for all the family.
They are removing the feeding tube now at about 5 minutes before 11. Dad has worked tirelessly at pulling it out!
We are praying for you and your family. You have always been such an encouragement to our family. We are so sorry that you are going through this. May the Lord bless you and comfort you all.
Josh, Elizabeth, Hannah and Joseph Ewing
Praying for you all.
Bro Austin,
Just wanted you to know that I am praying for your family, and for your Dad.
Mike Wakefield,
North Laurel Baptist
Bro. Austin
Please know that we are praying for your dad and your family during this time. If there is anything I can do to help you while you are away I would be more than happy to; check your mail, cut your grass, etc. Anything at all I am here for you.
Chris Waye
actually got a phone call from Doctor just a few minutes ago. He says dad is “still unresponsive” We discussed hospice.
Pastor,
We love y’all and understand what you’re going through having done the same a year or so ago. Our love and prayers to Mamaw and Felicia, we’ve missed them since they moved to Tenn.
Bro. Austin,
We are praying for you & your family at this time. We love you guys very much, if there is anything you need us to do, just let us know.