Rick has had a high fever for over a week. Just this morning we were told that he has a bacterial infection. They have started antibiotics today.
The temporary pacemaker has been removed. However, the cardiac doctors warn that once his fever breaks he may have more cardiac episodes. If this does happen Rick will get a permanent pacemaker. We just need to wait and see.
Through all of this Rick has been increasing his breathing time off the ventilator by fifteen minutes each day and he was up to an hour and fifteen minutes today.
Rick,
ReplyDeleteYou have one of the biggest hearts known to man. It doesn't surprise me that it is experiencing things we average people haven't yet. Please know that the rest of us, with our average sized hearts, are combining all our healing thoughts for extraordinary results. Your army is around you - Keep fighting.
Rick,
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!! You are in my thoughts and I'm sending you my good wishes!!
LaDonna Modlin
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ReplyDeleteRick and Robin,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say you are in our thoughts and prayers. (Not doing so well with technology side of it : } We love you.
Larry and Faith
Robin, When Cameron was at Harborview, the TICU team became our family. When he was in the Rehab unit, I knew we were going to make it. It is a very long road. Know that you are loved, Julie
ReplyDeleteRick and Robin,
ReplyDeleteAs mentioned before, my experience with Brandon during the early days of his recovery was that every step forward seemed to be followed by a step or two backward. So try not to get too discouraged with the setbacks. It's all a part of the process. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time.
You go Rick, keep up the good work! I think of you both daily. xo
ReplyDeleteMel
Sunday morning, heartfelt thoughts for you...love, hope, faith, and hugs.
ReplyDeleteKeith & Susie
R & R,
ReplyDeleteSure do hope that the weekend went as planned and that Rick was able to have that live feed for the wedding ceremony. You both have been on our minds constantly since the accident and our positive thoughts and prayers are focused on your recovery Rick!!! Keep up the brave fight!!
George & Sharon
Oh, Happy Day..Congratulations..You're in-laws! You must both be very proud! What better way to lift one's spirit, than to welcome a new member into the family!
ReplyDeleteOur DiL always say's we're the best in-laws ever, (no matter that we're the ONLY in-laws), so if you ever need in-law advice...Keith's full of it! I'm always good for a 3 ingredient recipie!
In-laws....very special in deed!
FiL & MiL...Keith & Susie