Survivor has just come on TV-and it brings to mind what a survivor Chris is. He has had a good day. The nitric oxide (sp?) has been turned off-it s the med they have been slowly turning down. Chris has had no ill effects from removing it. The next step will be to ease up on some of the other meds and to start turning down the vent. Chris has been pretty quiet today thanks to the different meds. As they work on weaning him from the vent he will be more awake and I am sure he will try to fight the breathing tube. I am so looking forward to hearing his voice! Chris's care team continues to talk about how well he is doing. Chris has about 2 degrees of fever, but Tylenol seems tbe keeping that at bay. Tonight the remaining chest tubes will be removed. Wendy, his "evening" nurse, moved the IVs from his hands to another site (in his leg I think)so it is now much easier for me to hold Chris's hand during our visit. Cara his day nurse brought in some cd's to play for Chris during her shift-it was great to hear the music instead of just the machines.. Tomorrow I will go to the hospital library to check out some of Chris's favorite classical music to play as well. (all of the rooms in the ICU have a Bose CD player) Carolyn and I spent the morning and early afternoon at the hospital-the waiting room has such a beautiful view out its wall of windows. We returned to the room and slept for about an hour and walked back to the hospital to visit Chris. Our hotel had homemade Vegetable Beef soup for everyone which both Carolyn and I enjoyed. We will return to the hospital for our last visit of the evening and then back to the hotel-I'll probably do laundry and watch TV. Allison and Emily are both doing well-I know it has been difficult for them to be so far away, but we keep in touch with long phone calls in the evening and text messages during the day. Again thank you to everyone for the encouraging words-they help -a lot. Take Care. Mary Jo
If you would like to send a card to Chris it can be sent to either the hospital or our hotel the addresses are below. Unfortunately fresh flowers are not allowed in the ICU and probably won't be allowed when he transitions to the step down unit because of his lungs.
Christopher W. Johnson
Staybridge Suites, Rm 238
Second Street SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Or
Christopher W. Johnson
Saint Mary's Hospital
1216 Second Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55902
6 comments:
Hi Chris,Jo and Carolyn,
We are thinking of you all today and praying that Chris continues to get strong. May God keep a healing hand on him. Hugs to all of you.
Love and prayers,
The Bures
It is such a wonderful way to get up in the morning to read your notes about how well Chris is progressing. Its also a joy to see that you and Mrs. Johnson are getting rested and fed when you can. Take care and here's hoping for continued great posts from Rochester.....
Chris, Mary Jo & Carolyn,
TGIF!!Great news from the ICU! I look forward to more good news today. Tell Chris that with all the good reports, he is not going to get out of dancing with me at Katie's wedding next summer! Take Care!
Jane
Mary Jo:
Chris is a very lucky guy to have such a loving partner with him during this ordeal. Your strength and his will to survive will carry you both on this journey. My thoughts and prayers go out to both of you for continued strength and healing.
Kathy G.
We are so pleased that Chris is doing so well. I must say, I am happily surprised that he is moving along so well and quickly. Som people are still having trouble accessing the blog site, so I will continue to pass the news along, as well as the addresses. Love to all. Annette
Mary Jo and Carolyn:
Have just learned of the situation with my same birthday guy. I trust Chris is doing well at this time. From reading the updates it sounds very good. You all are in our prayers.
You are a miracle, Chris. Praying for you. Danny.
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