Here's a photo of my son Garrett. He is still in the hospital recovering from pnuemonia. He is having trouble keeping his oxygen saturation above 90%, so he will be wearing the oxygen for a while. He is very congested. The respiratory team gives him treatments every 4 hours and he has a bi-pap and cough assist machine to help make breathing easier. He is getting stronger, but still not quite well enough to go home. He says he is very bored in the hospital. I know he gets tired of being here, but I want him to be completely well before leaving. Hopefully, we can get him up and take him downstairs in a day or two. At least that would be a change of scenery. The hospital has a train set and giant fish tank downstairs on the first floor. I think he will enjoying seeing it. The doctor is supposed to come by today and tell us when we might go home. I haven't seen him yet. It is really hard to be patient, when you've got nothing to do but stare at the walls. Maybe we'll get to go home by the end of the week. I'm going to keep praying for the best.Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Here's a photo of my son Garrett. He is still in the hospital recovering from pnuemonia. He is having trouble keeping his oxygen saturation above 90%, so he will be wearing the oxygen for a while. He is very congested. The respiratory team gives him treatments every 4 hours and he has a bi-pap and cough assist machine to help make breathing easier. He is getting stronger, but still not quite well enough to go home. He says he is very bored in the hospital. I know he gets tired of being here, but I want him to be completely well before leaving. Hopefully, we can get him up and take him downstairs in a day or two. At least that would be a change of scenery. The hospital has a train set and giant fish tank downstairs on the first floor. I think he will enjoying seeing it. The doctor is supposed to come by today and tell us when we might go home. I haven't seen him yet. It is really hard to be patient, when you've got nothing to do but stare at the walls. Maybe we'll get to go home by the end of the week. I'm going to keep praying for the best.
Here is a list of websites about spinal cord injuries:
www.spinal-cord.org
www.asia-spinalinjury.org
www.spineuniverse.com
www.centerforspine.com
www.spinal-cord.org/spinal-rehab-centers.htm
www.spinal-cord.org/classification-terminology.htm
www.paralysis.org
www.christopherreeve.org
Christopher Reeve quotes (American Actor, Film Director and Activist. 1952-2004)
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
“Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out.”
“At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.”
“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.”
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem Impossible, then they seem Improbable, and then when we Summon the Will, they soon become Inevitable.”
“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be”
George Sheehan quotes (American physician, author and running enthusiast, 1918 - 1993)
www.spinal-cord.org
www.asia-spinalinjury.org
www.spineuniverse.com
www.centerforspine.com
www.spinal-cord.org/spinal-rehab-centers.htm
www.spinal-cord.org/classification-terminology.htm
www.paralysis.org
www.christopherreeve.org
Christopher Reeve quotes (American Actor, Film Director and Activist. 1952-2004)
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
“Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out.”
“At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.”
“Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.”
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem Impossible, then they seem Improbable, and then when we Summon the Will, they soon become Inevitable.”
“Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that's true strength.”
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be”
George Sheehan quotes (American physician, author and running enthusiast, 1918 - 1993)
Living with spinal cord injury
Living with spinal cord injury
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/garrettandgavin
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/garrettandgavin
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Stop the habit of wishful thinking and start the habit of thoughtful wishing. ~ Mary Martin
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Goals are dreams with deadlines. ~ Diane Hunt
Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. ~ Pamela Vaull Starr
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.~ Eleanor Roosevelt
Goals are dreams with deadlines. ~ Diane Hunt
Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. ~ Pamela Vaull Starr
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Not Eating yet
We are still in PICU but showing some signs of improvement. Garrett is using bi-pap at night. It seems to be helping. He is still very short of breath at times. The doctors said he could eat anything he wanted by mouth today if he felt up to it. I ordered him a tray with nachos and cheese, jello, and chicken noodle soup. He only ate 3 nachos with cheese. The nurses offered to bring him anything he wanted to eat and he still didn't want anything. I think he's probably still a little weak. He said he just didn't want anything. We'll have to rely on the feeding tube a while longer.
Thanks to everyone who called and talked with Garrett on Halloween. I really appreciate that you all are saving him a treat bag for when he comes home. I know he will enjoy all the goodies from trick or treating. I think he is getting frustrated and discouraged being in the hospital. He asked me yesterday if he would be out of the hospital in time for Christmas. I felt really sad for him. I told him I was almost certain he would be home for Christmas. If not, I said we would bring presents to him in the hospital. He said, "No way!" I told him to try to relax and concentrate on getting better so he can go home soon.My friend Christy took Gavin trick or treating. Gavin had a great time. She said he went to sleep about 5 minutes after they left. I miss being with Gavin, too. I feel guilty sometimes trying to divide my time between the boys. I hope I don't miss Gavin's milestones because I'm so focused on caring for Garrett. I guess I'll just do the best I can. It's worked so far.
Thanks to everyone who called and talked with Garrett on Halloween. I really appreciate that you all are saving him a treat bag for when he comes home. I know he will enjoy all the goodies from trick or treating. I think he is getting frustrated and discouraged being in the hospital. He asked me yesterday if he would be out of the hospital in time for Christmas. I felt really sad for him. I told him I was almost certain he would be home for Christmas. If not, I said we would bring presents to him in the hospital. He said, "No way!" I told him to try to relax and concentrate on getting better so he can go home soon.My friend Christy took Gavin trick or treating. Gavin had a great time. She said he went to sleep about 5 minutes after they left. I miss being with Gavin, too. I feel guilty sometimes trying to divide my time between the boys. I hope I don't miss Gavin's milestones because I'm so focused on caring for Garrett. I guess I'll just do the best I can. It's worked so far.
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