What an awesome morning, Dan is much less confused today, he knows where he is and is able to carry on a conversation. He moved out of CCU today to the Intermediate Care pod on the 3rd floor. What a huge room! A corner room with a great view, the room has a love seat, 2 recliner chairs, a round table with 2 chairs (that's where I am now, with wireless internet hookup), closet, restroom, even a painting on the wall. And thanks to Amy, she brought a new framed photo of Swen for his bed table. And did I tell you Mayo has cable tv and free videos on demand? Talk about luxury recovery. The PT came by and Dan was able to walk down the hall for the first time, and sat up in a chair for about an hour. According to the cardiologist and nephrologist, his heart and kidneys are doing well, and his pancreas must be better as well since he didn't need an insulin injection this evening. We are waiting for the results from the 2nd echocardiogram and today's swallow study to determine if he is able to go from tube feedings to regular food and pills. Today is the first day Dan has said he is hungry and what did he ask for? A Baconator and soda from Wendys! Sadly for Dan, the first item on his menu will be pudding once the doctors determine he can tolerate it.
As you worship tomorrow at church, take a look around...if you know Christ as your Savior, you are part of the body of Christ...and just like Dan's liver function impacts his other organs, your life impacts other members of the body of Christ, just as their lives impact you. So encourage someone tomorrow, it will most definitely encourage you right back!
Debbie and Dan
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What wonderful news, he will be out of there before you know it. I can't imagine the excitement at Mililani Baptist tomorrow as they rejoice in what God has done. Wish we were closer to see you all but you are definitely in our thoughts and prayers and remember Jarrett hotel is open anytime for a little R & R whenever you need it.
The Jarretts
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