LOTS OF BABY STEPS FOR RICHARD!!!
The neurologist is giving him a good prognosis at this point. But still, anything can happen. Richard is breathing on his OWN! They have attached a trach collar to his tracheotomy today. The trach collar is just a tube connected to O2 flow. He will no longer have a vent just O2 going to his tracheotomy. Great news for us all! Also, yesterday they took his stitches out from the forehead laceration and where they repaired the facial bones. Richard is beginning to look more and more like himself every day.
Next Tuesday the doctor plans to replace his bone flap that they removed last Monday to allow room for the brain swelling. They also plan to reattach his his right ear. He may have to be put back on the ventilator after surgery, but usually that is used as a precaution.
I know the prayers are pouring in and they are definitely working. I am positive that we will get that miracle we have been waiting for. One day at a time...
I've been following your daily reports and holding my breath at the way Richard seems to be responding, not only to the medical treatment he is receiving, but also the prayers coming his way. They really do work and with so many different ones said each day, it seems that he should get better every minute. Thinking of all of you in this anxious time. Flora Roeder
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