Hi folks,
Dennis was extubated yesterday. He's been giving big smiles! He's trying to talk but his throat is too sore ... although his mouth is moving, we can not make out any words. With time and healing, we should hear him chattering away soon. He's been eating lots of ice chips and jello.
As for his neurological status ... he appears very appropriate but the telling sign will be when starts to talk. He is able to move his limbs on command and gives thumbs up when all is good. He's been rooting on American Olympic athletes and raising his hand when they win. I wonder what he will do when he sees the Canadians win.
He has had no further bleeding episodes and in viewing his digestive tract with a camera, it appears he had a bleeding ulcer in his small intestine. It was difficult for them to detect since it was already healed.
Dennis has lots of work to do over the next few weeks. His muscles have gotten very weak. He is still having problems with his right leg and it appears that he may have some nerve damage.
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Though the road may seem long and bumpy, God is still at work!! It is wonderful that you can have some communication/interaction with Dennis now Eunice. How happy this must make all of you! Still praying for everyone, keep smiling.
Dawn
So if he can't speak, can he write, tap a laptop computer keyboard?
Karin Lee
It sounds so good Dennis to hear how you are gaining on this. Being extubated yesterday must feel so much better except for the sore throat which will heal. Keep cheering on the Olympians - they need us. We will keep praying for your recovery. God's blessings be on you!!! Jeff N
I am the Mother of one of the Microsoft employees and we are prayer warriors. Rest assured Dennis will be prayed for and loved from afar. We live in Tennessee, but our Lord is everywhere and He knows all about this precious young man...God Is Able.
In prayer...
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