As Earl said, Chris got his breathing tube out today. This means that he can talk now, although he is very hoarse. He is breathing fine on his own, and once he sees the breathing specialist (probably on Monday) he’ll even be able to drink again. Hopefully he’ll be able to have a drink before the two week mark.The hospital started to lower the level of Chris’ pain meds today so Chris is not feeling well and had a hard time accepting visitors. He had a lot today, though, so at least he was able to see how many people care. JD, Derrick, Melissa and Chance visited. Also, Danny, Margo and Devin and Wally, Desi, Cassie and Alyssa all visited.
There are a lot of big milestones coming up this week. Tomorrow the doctors will remove all of his bandages and the staples from his grafts. This will be the first opportunity to really gauge his progress and determine how well he is healing. Assuming that all is going well, he will be able to start eating and drinking. Also (and this is really great) if he is doing really well he’ll be able to get in a wheelchair and start to travel around other parts of the hospital, and maybe even go outside!!
11 comments:
Way to go Chris! Positive thoughts "I'm healing, I'm healing!" No infection and no breathing tube! Way to go! We all believe in you and your fighting ability! Keep up the good work! Tiff and Earl, Keep the faith, too!
Great news today!!We miss you guys but your in our hearts and prayers every day.Wont be long now, Kaleb. Chris will have beat your record of the wheely circle, in the wheel chair.Love U Guys meshefski
Great news to hear. Be strong and hope for the best. We are all praying for you.
Love ya
Mickie, Brian and Tristan
Chris, Earl, & Tiff,
I have kept track of your progress through your aunt Melissa. She is my supervisor and I wanted you to know that we are praying for you in Florida. I check this web site daily and it is amazing how you have progressed in less than 2 weeks. I just wanted you to know that there are people you do not even know that are praying for your recovery.
Chris,
We have been tracking your recovery from day one. You have endured and accomplished so much in the past weeks. Be proud of yourself and take strength in knowing you have so many people thinking and praying for you.
Keep taking things day by day and eventually they will all be good days.
We look forward to seeing your name in sports again for your senior year. We love keeping tabs on the Railroaders!
Aitor and Karen Leniz
Minnesota
Yes Chris! Way to go! My prayers have been with you each and every day.
Can't wait to see you out and about. Stay strong and confident just like the Chris I've always known.
Tiff & Earl, even though we don't know each other well. I just want to say, "Thank you", for sharing Chris's progress online.
My heart and prayers are with both of you as well.
Ruth Armendariz
Great news, we know you are in good hands. Our thoughts are with you all. If you need any thing let us know. Pat & Patti
Hey Christopher,
My mom Betty has been here since Tuesday. You know, the lady with the huge truck and trailer that does the yard sales? Well, I told her about you and of course she asked how you were doing? I showed her your web site and since Tuesday, she asked me every evening when she returned from the yard sale to bring up your site. She sends best wishes to you and your family and I am sure that she will call me everyday now that she has went back to Cedar City, Utah and ask about you since she doesn't do the computer thing. We think of you daily and know that you are a fighter. Keep fighting Christopher!
sorry didnt get to see you more,but thats ok.all in do time.its all about you !!hang tough.. old walter is thinking and praying everyday.remember you can do it...love ya buddy......walter...
BIG E,and TIFF,you guys are doing great it was a blast to see you guys!!!had a blast!!dont ever get down,its a long road but we and all of carlin are at your alls side...love yu guys....walter...
big E,ithink i got this figured out...desi is laughing because im drinking blownup beers from the freezer.well hook up on the phone...walter...this password and these funny letters i have to typ in are killing me... alyssa gave up on me...un real...walter..see u soon big E,tiff
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