Rhonda Writes -
I apologize for not posting yesterday. It was a tough day emotionally and I couldn't find those positive words.
I met with Eric's neurosurgeon and discussed Eric's prognosis and the past couple of weeks. The weekend of the 8th, Eric had an Ischemic stroke. This occurred while in ICU (a result of his blood pressure dropping so low from the infection). We didn't find out about it for days because there were "differing opinions" regarding what happened. This stroke did not occur in the area where the surgery and first stroke occurred. This was devastating news and Carol and I are still processing it. I spent about 10 hours with Eric yesterday. He's very confused at times and most of the day has no energy whatsoever to talk or interact.
The step down unit is very different than the ICU. One of his ICU nurses (Jeremiah) came to see how Eric was doing last night. When I saw him I just broke down. He asked if they'd been suctioning Eric's trach regularly and he proceeded to put gloves on and do it himself. The ICU is very aggressive in patient care and improvement. The step down room are exactly that... Step downs.
He is supposed to be going to rehab Monday morning. Carol thinks once he has a change of scenery and is "physically" working towards progress, we'll see huge changes in him. I pray that's the case. I need to see Eric's spark again and know that everything is going to be okay.
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Dear Rhonda,
Keep your faith strong. Remember, God is the GREAT healer. We will continue to pray and lend support where needed. I hate that I'm so far away. Just know that I think of you and Eric all day and each time I say a small prayer. I hope you have a blessed Easter! We love you!!
Kirsten
Hey Rhonda,
You will see Eric's spark again real soon. We all know that he has been through so much and we know he has to be tired of it all and he's going to have his bad days. Keep the faith and remember that God is in control. He has brought Eric this far and he will continue to bring him through the next few weeks as well. I know you have to be totally exhausted too. But just take one day at a time and things will get better. We love you guys and we will definitely continue praying for you both and the kids. I know this is hard for them too.
Cindy
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