Good thoughts and prayers are working!!!

[EmmieB1025]

They took the ventilator completely off my granddaddy today at 4pm central time. They had gradually turned it down from 40% to zero hoping that would help. The doctor explained that he couldn't predict what would happen once the ventilator was off, but he wasn't hopeful. My mom and aunt asked that they keep my granddaddy comfortable.

Tonight at 6:30 central time, my sister called me on Facetime. She was at the hospital. My granddaddy was sitting up, talking, and doing unbelievably great. The doctor was preparing to move him out of ICU and into a step-down room. When he saw me on the phone he wanted to see Evan too!!

I have felt such a wide range of emotions over the past few days. To me, this is proof that prayers do work. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers you've shared for my family!

[monkeybabe]

Fantastic news! I'm so glad he's improving. *hugs*

[TrudyCampbell]

Wow, that's great. I hope he continues to do well!

[shevacc]

It was so great to read your update. Sending lots more prayers for you, your granddaddy, and your family! I hope he continues to make great strides.

[robinsparkles430]

T&P he continues to improve!

[bean47]

Amazing! I hope things continue to go smoothly.

[Deleted]

That is wonderful! You all have been in mine!

[bigapple]

Such great news!

[Beener]

Glad for the happy updates!

[katfco]

That's wonderful! I'm a firm believer in prayer, and will continue to pray for him.