Another quiet day - just taking baby steps forward.
One good step was that the respiratory therapists adjusted her ventilator so that she is now initiating all her own breaths. The machine still gives her pressure support and some extra oxygen, but it doesn't force her to breathe at all. She was managing quite well all day long, which seemed a little surprising. The nurses said she might be able to do it for a few hours and then need the regulated breathing again when she got tired. But she did it for upwards of 12 hours on her own!
Baby steps. :)
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Always knew Judi was a fighter. GO JUDI!....Julie, Karl, Tori
ReplyDeletethat's great, she's getting stronger! Keep it up Judi
ReplyDeleteDeanna
Excellent! Every little positive step adds up and before you know it....miracles happen. I believe strongly in the benefit of having a strong support group and prayer, and Judi definitely has both in abundance. As Judi gets stronger don't negelect yourselves, keep your strength and clarity of mind.
ReplyDeleteGreg and Pam
Yeah! Go Judi! Go Judi! Go Judi!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Keep it up, Judi!!! We love you and miss you here at AOA! I'm praying for you everyday.
ReplyDeleteChristy
Keep up the good work my friend.. You will be back to throwing that bowling ball before you know it.. Baby steps are good before you know it she will be jumping.. God will give you the strength to do it.. Just keep the faith.. Your Friend Deborah Turner
ReplyDeleteGreat work Judi! Please know that we hold you daily in prayer. May God's healing power continue to restore you to good health. Steve and Jessica, we also pray daily for you. May your love for Judi and your trust in God continue to support and comfort you.
ReplyDeleteWe love you!
Rena, Rita and Maureen
Good progress Judi, you keep making great progress. Sending you positive energy, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Once we were diving in Key West. I took a giant stride off the back of the boat and the visibility was low and I wondered if this dive was a good idea. David had to look for me and quickly found me and the dive was interesting in that we had difficult time seeing but we came upon a large school of midnight blue parrot fish. So even though we don't always see everything clearly right away there is raw beauty and hope in the fog. Look for the best even when we can't always see clearly and there may be something wonderful there.
ReplyDeleteBeverly and David
Hi Steve and Jessica! Thanks for all the updates on Judi! I pray that she continues to get stronger every day! We really miss here at AOA. Please give her a hug from me!
ReplyDeleteRonda J. Cheek
Judi_
ReplyDeleteWe all know you have the determination to see your way thru this. Rest and take your time only God, and the support of family and friends can help you>. We are proud of the progress so far keep going dont give up. We love you here at the Wood house!
Love Shelly, Jason, PArker and McKenna Wood
Betty and I missed seeing your smiling face at the office today. Please know that we continue to pray for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteDavid & Betty Thompson
Judi,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know I am thinking of you today. I pray daily for you, Steve and Jess. Keep fighting and getting stronger. Carla keeps singing and saying "If Judi were here she would made me stop...she hates when I sing." I think I know why... Judi we miss you at AOA.