good morning. Emily had a good night. remained sedated. She is communicating some, mainly with hand squeezing to respond to our questions. She also opened her eyes for the first time, good to see. Only took us about ten minutes to sort out she wanted chapstick and mouth swabs. I understood a bed adjustment pretty quick and wash cloth. She of course has serious pain but it is being well managed at the moment. Emily was using sign language to try and tell us something but she was using an alphabet I am not familiar with.
The plan is for an epidural to be placed this morning and then to be extubated afterwards. She will then breathe on her own with her beautiful new lungs. We are just a bit excited and nervous about this.
A team of docs ( they travel in packs in their white coats and most are as good looking as grey's anatomy) was by and generally very pleased. ICU for today and tomorrow, at least.
Please keep up the e mails and visits to the blog it helps Peg and I a lot and we can feel all of you out there all over the world. We are reading some to Emily even though she is still not quite with us. It was a long but good night. More later. We won't get to many personal replys for sometime but keep stuff coming.
Keith
Thank you for continually posting Keith. We are staying near the computer all day today.
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Carl and I are so happy that Emily got new lungs and that she is doing so well. Thanks for keeping us informed. Love to you and Peg as well as Emily. patti (pv)
ReplyDeleteReading your entries is so refreshing. Not only is the news fresh and full of hope, but the writer is surprisingly literate and explicit. What a nice assuring style you have Keith. Does that come with a general contractor's license? We are glued to this blog and so appreciate every entry. It makes us feel useful. Keep up the good work bloggers. Blessings Mike and Pam
ReplyDeletegreat news, Keith! I'm on the ticker tape to the Aunties. I'm so glad they are together for this happy news. Love streaming your way from Georgia,
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I agree with Dudley, you're writing style is very assuring. I can picture you and Peg trying to figure out what Em wants! I, too, am glued to this blog. Thank you for taking precious time away from Emily so that all of us who love her can have a little piece of mind. Can't wait till Emily starts blogging!!
ReplyDeleteLove to all of you.
Nita
One suggestion for all the followers: Put a picture of yourself (or whatever, I can just imagine what Chuck will put up) in your profile so when Emily does see this blog for the first time she'll see lots of faces.
ReplyDeleteEm-Beauty! I am bursting with excitement to be with you. I am pooling up my love and strength for you and sending it in gushes. I am in awe of you. I keep thinking about the conversation that you described to me in the Emily type detail we describe what this process would be like. More then anything i remember the voice you had when you started listing things that this could make possible. You are the strongest soul i know. I know that you can do this. I'll be there as soon as I can be. I'm thinking of you always. I love you. Love to you, Keith, Peg and Nikki. Thanks for the updates and your unbelievable strength.- E2
ReplyDeleteHey Keith, I am soooo excited to hear this wonderful news. I just got all of the updates this morning and am so happy for Emily. I knew she would do great, she is so strong!
ReplyDeletePlease tell her I love her and am so proud of her!
Give Peg my love as well. Stay strong and encouraged.She is lucky to have such great parents.
I can't wait to see all of you when she is able.
Love,
Cousin Erica
P.S. John sends his love and prayers.
Hi All!
ReplyDeleteI just wrote a post but it didn't seem to work... I'm so glad that I can be sitting halfway across the world at my desk and still feel a part of this!
Em - you are so strong! I'm sending all my love your way (My profile pic on FB right now is you and me and Jessie in the christmas tree dumpster when we were about 6...!) and can't wait to see you in a very few short weeks. I'm so excited for that moment that you get to breathe for the first time with your new lungs!
(Oh - and when I get back Emmy and I will bring the burger 'n brew to you (and cooked sushi)!)
Thanks for all the updates Keith! Give Peg and Nicky big hugs from me as well!
Brooke
Thanks for the morning update, Keith. I'm sure all of us were checking our emails first thing this a.m. seeking news about a positive first night. It was nice to get that hope realized.
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Hellooooooo Peg, Keith and Emily,
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful to be able to stay connected and updated, thanks keith! I think we need a live camera feed at some point so we can see your BEAUTIFUL FACE SMILING AT US EMILY! I've worn my fairy crown to two classes so far Em ~ we are all breathing with you and sending you good karma and healing energy! I can't wait to dance in the forrest again with you soon!! much love & hand squeeezes!
Oh, peg and keith...I'm so happy you started this blog, so good to feel like we can keep in contact. We had freinds do a blog when they took off a year and sailed thru europe, we felt like we were with them, and now I feel like we are with you too! Dave and I send our love, prayers, thoughts, etc, etc to you! Thanks so much for keeping us posted
ReplyDeleteLove, Barb and Dave
Thanks so much for keeping us all updated. Emily- you are in my thoughts. I know how very strong you are and have been your whole life! Keep your spirits up high- it's amazing how far it can get you! Much love!! Jessie Reynolds
ReplyDeleteOh happy day! Lungs at last! We all are so thankful for Em's progress. Lots of hugs and kisses from her extended family. We all thank you for keeping us updated. Stay healthy. Love, the Ouimet's
ReplyDeleteEMILY!
ReplyDeleteI love you so much and sending prayers from Hawaii - I hear water is really good at carrying prayers quickly!
You're INCREDIBLE!
Tess
Keith, thank you for all the updates. I am so far away, but think of Emily everyday. Stay strong Em. You are an inspiration!
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Jennie
Keith and Peg- you are incredibly strong and loving parents. This must be so overwhelming! You are in our thoughts! Emily- congrats on your new lungs! What a blessing! Love, Jack and Ellen Reynolds
ReplyDeleteThanks to all for the wonderful communications! Wow! I fell so blessed to be part of such an inspirational moment! Thanks, Em, for showing the way - what a human being- able to take all us to new realms of possibilities! Thanks, too, Peg and Keith for including me in this remarkable journey.
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Emily!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you! I am sending you love and strength from out here in Bend. I hope I can see you soon! Stay strong, lovely!
Peg and Keith - Please let Emily know that besides myself, I have upwards of about 80 of my Sisters praying for her continued recovery. They know it will be a long process and have promised to keep her on their prayer list.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for doing the blog and keeping us in the loop as to how things are going.
Peace, and much love, Sister Shawn
We are so happy to hear of your discharge..its truly amazing what modern medicine can do these day...thankgod! Cant wait to see the pics...enjoy your release...big hugs to all
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