Quiet Night - Good Morning

We got to see Larry at 10:30 last night after they got him settled into the ICU after surgery.  It was hard to see him on the ventilator, but other than that, he looked better than I expected.  After we all saw him we all went back to the hotel. 

I called to check on Larry at 3:30 am - I was happy to receive a boring report - "doing well - no changes".

Morning visitation doesn't start until 8:30.  I called at 8:00 (after shift change) - GREAT NEWS - they were working on taking him off the ventilator!  This can take some time while they wake him up - check blood oxygen - all to ensure he can breathe on his own.  By 9:00, I was able to go back to see him.

One tube down - many still attached.  He's very groggy, but I was able to tell him the surgery went well and that the family was able to see him last night.  Pain is an issue right now - they are working on getting the right balance of pain medication. 

Some of the family went home last night or early this morning.  As I write this, I'm here with Stephen, Mike, Larry's brother and our niece.  Later today another brother will be here to visit and take the boys home.  I'll be staying at the hotel across the street until Larry is out of ICU, then I'll move down the road to the Hope Lodge.

I feel so blessed to have you all supporting and praying for Larry.  I feel wrapped in a blanket of love!

We give God thanks and praise.

Pat