It has been non-stop with Toren since the wee hours of the morning... the doctors had a plan to slowly try weaning him off the vent today... Toren co-operated for a while... and upon hearing the all clear from the respiratory therapist started to work his own plan... He wrestled, struggled and huffed and puffed... Making enough fuss that I was sent to the corridor... that only happens when things are spiralling out of control... Today it was beyond the doctor's control, they gave in, Toren is sedated, but breathing oxygen through a mask - the dreaded tube is gone, and when he awakes enough the doctors will check his neck and hopefully move his spinal collar. He looks exhausted, but I am confident that he will be far happier and more relaxed without the tube. His stats, are well within range. I am holding his hand.
As you read this I would like each of you to take a deep breath or two... notice how easy it is... how you take it for granted, and know this is a rare blessing, the original gift from God. For Toren each breath is painful right now, effort-full, he is here, he is winning battle after battle, and lying still unfettered from the EEG and the Tube he is sweating with the effort to breathe. And I am clear he is up to this fight. The nurses asked today if he was stubborn by nature... what could I say - I explained the truth - he has a strong will - he comes by it honestly, and it has served his well this 17 months.
Rejoice in the challenges both small and large, that come your way today.
Watching this wonderful medical professionals makes me so thrilled that Helaini has chosen this path, the work might not be glorious, but it is truly a work of partnership with God.
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