The tube that has been sucking liquid from Chris’ stomach for two weeks is finally out. This leaves only the feeding tube and oxygen tube. This is a huge improvement over the number of tubes he has had and will certainly make it easier to go places in the chair.Chris had a great day today. He was much more positive and receptive to seeing and talking with people. He sat up most of the day, as well. He got to leave the burn ward in his chair. He went to the catwalk between the UofU hospital and Primary Children’s Hospital and he got to go outside! This gives us great hope that we’ll be able to take him outside to see fireworks on the 4th of July.
The only bummer of the day was when Tiffannie got kicked out of the hospital for 3 hours because of a bomb threat. Since they can’t really kick out the patients, Chris had to go through most of the wound care without her present. Even this story has good news too. Chris had a much easier time with wound care, proving that it gets better everyday. Also, as of 8:30 pm, Chris has not had any pain medications since his wound care around lunchtime. This makes the longest stretch he has been able to go without pain medications. He says he just doesn't need them right now!
15 comments:
Chris~ That is so awesome to hear that you got to go outside. You are looking very good! Take care!!! with love kyra and eric!
Always in our thoughts and prayers!! Talk to you soon...
way to be a bad ass dude, goin with no meds thats awesome.
Tommy V.T. #12
Hey Ocho,
You look awesome bro. You are showing how tough you are and everyones prayers look like they are being answered. Everyone is so proud of you. Keep kickin but and Mathew and I will be up there Saturday. Love ya bro,
Siete
Chris~
I haven't seen you since you were a little guy hanging out with Nate. You probably don't remember me very well, but I remember you! :) I am Patty Pawelek's younger sister. I've been following your progress on this blog. What a wonderful idea! As with everyone else that has left comments for you, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember, God never gives you more than you can handle. This is such a long, hard road for you to walk, but you CAN overcome this gigantic obstacle. You have such an enormous support system. Stay strong and positive, Chris!
Tiff & Earl~
It's not just a long hard walk for Chris. Take care, the both of you. Don't neglect your physical and psychological needs and get worn down. You have to take care of yourselves so that you are better able to take care of Chris. You, too, are in my thoughts and prayers. Don't be afraid to ask for help. So many around you are so anxious and willing to help! God bless you all. Wishing a speedy recovery.
~Amanda Micheli
Hey Chris, I am with Mariah when she said Chris Rocks!!! YOU DO ROCK!I know its easy for me to say be strong, keep fighting when I have been so,so lucky. But my feelings are real sincere Chris.YOU are a great kid with a fantastic future, you have a wonderful family and many, many awesome friends that care. God Bless you guys!!! Meshefski
You truley are sexy in a gown, keep chugging along buddy.Everyday when you awake, strive to better your best. Where is that picture I asked for young man, I will give you a pink belly, dont think I wont mister. Seriously Chris you are an effin stud, and much stronger than I, take care, and I will talk to the boss on your behalf.
LeRoy
Good Morning Chris,
That is great to hear you got to go outside. Did the air feel good? Just checking up on you and your family. Happy 4th Of July Hyatt's. Your looking great today and better tomorrow you stud. Well take care and write you tomorrow.
Love Shanda.
it's a beautiful morning, not too hot yet, and it just got better knowing that prayers are being answered and you are kick ass!! christopher its so great that you got to go outside.! i mean, you probably had to tell em what's up first but in the end you always get your way, jeez. =] haha. well i wish i could see you this weekend, i hope you get to watch the fireworks.! that would be so kool..=]
well punk i hope you have a fantastic weekend and i'll talk to you again monday. Happy 4th Hyatt family!!
love you guys,
-jairah
Hi Chris-
This is Kurts Mom...Marie I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts every day. I am so proud of you, you are an inspiration to everyone. May God be with you during this difficult time, and I can't wait to talk to you..
HEY CHRIS, WAY TO BE SO STRONG!!!I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! YOU ARE SUCH AN AWESOME PERSON AND I JUST THINK THE WORLD OF YOU!! YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS!! TAKE CARE AND HAPPY 4TH!!!
MISTYRAE
Chris, you are an incredible young man. You are doing so well, and I can't believe how long you toughed it out without any pain meds.
Going outside had to feel exhilarating! And, I'm sure your folks were thrilled as well.
I know Anna and Drew are looking forward to seeing you. You're like a big brother to them. It is so awesome that they get to spend time with you this weekend. Make sure Melissa gets some pictures of them with you.
Now that you're up and around, the nursing staff better watch out! You'll definitely keep them on their toes.
I hope you get to see a spectacular fireworks display on the 4th.
Hang tough!
Melissa's Mom
Hey Chris
I am happy to hear that you are doing well and that you got to go out side Congratulations!!!! You are in my family's and my prayers. Keep your head up and stay strong.
Nykki and the Brown/Browning family
Hey Chris
I am happy to hear that you are doing well and that you got to go out side Congratulations!!!! You are in my family's and my prayers. Keep your head up and stay strong.
Nykki and the Brown/Browning family
Hey There!!
We all Love you Very Much!! The kids and I check on your progress everyday! We are sooo happy to see that you were able to get a little more mobile. And Gratz on the longer span with no pain meds! We will be thinking of you.. as always!! Kashton looks at your picture that we have on the Fridge everyday and knows how to kinda say your name!!
We Love you too Aunt Tiffannie and Uncle Earl!!!
Let us know if we can do anything to help!
Love
Travis, Mystie, Alexis, Kailey, Vali and Kashton
Hey Chris,
Boy it sure sounds like you had an exciting day yesterday. Keep up the good work and make sure you smile everytime something positive happens. Great job on doing without the pain pills. The longer without them the better for you. I know that you may still need some but you can judge that, not someone else telling you that you have to take them.
I bet that you felt so much better being outside and just being able to smell fresh air and not hospital air. WOW! What progress. I sincerely hope that you will be able to enjoy the 4th with family and friends.
Favre update. Now we heard that this was all just the media putting things in everyone's minds. Can you believe that. If the man wants to still play football he should be able to continue to play and as long as he wants to. I will keep you updated. Maybe one of these days we can sit down and talk sports. I would really like that.
Well Dude since you are doing so well and some of our prayers are being answered. So now we just have to continue to pray and continue to THINK POSITIVE.I really like the comment about you can't bring a good person down and I really believe that.
Hang in there and good luck tomorrow. I hope your dressing changes are getting a little easier and less painful. We all love you and want to see you go home soon.
Stay Positive - Love ya!
Aunt Faye
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