Lili and Jess came to see Ben today. They got to visit for quite a bit. He got up twice today and walked twice as far as yesterday, sat in the chair twice but not for as long as he was tired out from the walks. They pulled one IV out that ran the heart monitor and just had him connected to the other monitor and BP Cuff. Still has all the other drains and IV's. They could not give him his usual pain meds as his kidneys weren't functioning as well as they would have liked so he only had the push button thing. He is still having trouble breathing and is still hot. He was looking a little better tonight when the Dr. came in. He is not so yellow as he was last night. He is still in and out and loosing a lot of weight. He is still really struggling and so will be in ICU for several more days. He will be there until they feel safe enough to pull more of the tubes and take him off the monitor. They were going to pull the NG tube if they weren't pulling up a lot of stuff but they still are so it stays much to Ben's dismay. He is resting quietly right now.
I talked to Ben's nurses and told them that I would be leaving the key to the Room on his IV pole for any of you that needs it. They said that they would watch for you guys and that if by chance he is moved to the floor before I get back, they would make sure the key goes with him. I only get one key to the room so want to make sure it is kept track of. I leave about 1 pm or so tomorrow and will be back monday about 6 pm. Maybe a little earlier. I will make the bed so that it is nice and neat.
Glenda, whe you come up the hill to the hospital turn right in to the hospitality house. It is just as you come around the corner. It is easy walking distance to the hospital.
Illa
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thats semi encouraging news Illa. thanks.
and thanks for calling last night. call anytime.
Oh and did you eat today, you better, at least get some nuts and dried fruit and whatever to munch on during the day, even if you dont get a meal.
Dick
Illa, thank you so much for thinking of us. We will leave very early Sunday morning so we can arrive mid-morning in Redding. I wish we could see you too, but I know you need to take care of business.
I talked to Lili and Jess around 7:00 or so and they are staying the night on the other side of the bay. I go to bed between 9 & 9:30 and they did not think they would be done visiting with Jess's brother in time to be here by 9:00. They will come in to the city tomorrow and we meet up after I get off work. Lili you wanted the name of the church where all of you were baptized. It is Sacred Heart Church on Fulton. Call me tomorrow if you have more questions.
Love you all. More later. Glenda
It seems to be slow progress, but it's progress. Keep it up Ben, and Illa, you need to keep up your health too. Eat and sleep.
Jim
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