Tuesday update

We are 12 hours, 44 minutes into Justin breathing on his own. They will not be putting him back on the ventilator tonight. His progress has been good with no set-backs so they will monitor him through the night. Should he continue his progress, he may actually stay off the ventilator and eventually have the traech removed.

His BP was 111/48 as of last visit, his SPO2 was 95 (remember 100 is perfect, between 95-100 is awesome for him breathing on his own for the first time in 18 days). HR was 70. He did have a fever spike to 103 but that has been reduced down to 98.5 with tylenol and the cooling blanket. He was complaining of being cold even with the 98.5 and can't have blankets because of the prior fever, but we keep him covered with the sheet. That seems to help him some.

His spirits were good at 4:30, a lot of Justin personality and joking. We were allowed to stay until almost 6:00. He said some of the nurses are rough but he really liked the night nurse he had tonight (Emmanuelle---hope she doesn't mind me blogging her name). She said "of course he likes me!! And I like him too!!" The 7:30 visit was quieter, he seemed tired even though he said he wasn't. By visit's end he said he was tired, wanted to rest and asked to have the lights out.

He is still asking for FOOD (and every commercial on TV seems to be about FOOD). The latest joke is we will put a sign on his window saying "don't feed the animal, he may bite your finger" (ha ha).

Sheppard has already contacted the hospital for information pertaining to his transfer. It appears this may start moving fast and he may actually get to the rehab he so needs.

Also, we have been informed that Justin is now International---prayers have extended into England for Justin's recovery and healing. We thank you all for the support, prayers and continued encouragements. Words will never express what we feel in our hearts!!

For my Peetlebug----We Love You!!!! We are here for you too!!!!!!

My Prayer is for the Healing Hands of God to reach all of us, to help with the trials we endure, to lift up those whose families are in CCU waiting room praying for the loved ones in CCU rooms, that God will heal Justin's infections, lungs, spinal cord, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, hips, legs, knees, ankles, feet and toes so that he will walk again, asked in Jesus' name, Amen.

For the many blessings we have received, we are eternally grateful!!

We love you guys and appreciate the prayers..........