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March 17 evening.  I saw Jerry today.  He was the same...  Maybe even a little less alert.  Only nodded his head a little bit.  His eyes didn't look the same.  He is confused.  When he gets the ventilator out and if he can talk, then he will have a lot of questions.  Bless his heart. 

Thanks again to all of you for the many prayers.  I hope God is saying 'With all these people praying, then I MUST heal Jerry!'

Amen Etta Sue I agree with you. What ever happens Jerry will be healed either here on earth or in heaven.

In prayer here in Florida.

Many are praying for Jerry here in Guelph.

I'm so sorry that this has happened to our dear friend.

March 19 evening.  Today found Jerry better.  In fact, they removed the ventilator again.  I was told by the doctor if this doesn't work this time, then they will have to do a trach.  So when I left, Jerry was breathing on his own....nothing down his throat now.  But they had him on oxygen and his blood oxygen kept going too low.  I was told they may put an oxygen mask on him so he would get more oxygen. 

And Jerry could talk.  Very faint and low because of the ventilator just being removed but he talked.  That made him feel better that he could communicate with people better.

So today is much better news than the last update.  Keep those prayers going...they are working!!

Also I am 1.5 miles from Lapel High School...a Class A1 division school.  The boys basketball team won Semi-State today and next week plays at Conseco Field House in Indianapolis for the State Finals.  How about those Dawgs?

Etta sue John and I will continue to pray.

Take care of yourself sis

Judy

Continuing to pray for dear Jerry.  And for you, Etta Sue.

Etta Sue, so glad to read of the improvement.  Will continue to pray for Jerry's recovery.

The reports on Jerry look better.  Hugs to both of you.  Carol

Thanks for your updates, Etta Sue.  How is the pneumonia?

March 21, evening.  Jerry was having a hard time keeping his blood oxygen up today and was put on an oxygen mask that sealed to his face.  Then he kept his levels up.  I could barely understand what he said and guessed right a few times.  Sometimes I didn't guess right and he gave up.  I can only imagine how frustrating that would be to not be able to communicate your wants or needs.  Bless his heart.  The doctor came in and said his brain scan was the same...no bleeding, not a bigger clot.  His lung x-rays were good...pneumonia gone.  But he just can't do the deep breathing to keep his blood oxygen up on the small oxygen mask. He shakes his head yes when asked if it tires him out to breath.  Bless his heart.  So today was a little down for me.  I guess I was expecting him to talk but that didn't happen.  Geesh, I never thought I would WANT him to talk.    Bless his heart!

Poor Jerry.............still praying for him, and for you, too, Etta Sue.  It is so difficult to go through these trials.  (((hugs)))

I'm praying for both of you, also.

Samantha

Ohh, Etta Sue...  What good news though about the pneumonia!  I'm thrilled to read that.  Oh, I'm still praying for him.

Etta Sue, Jerry has a true friend in you.  It is obvious that you care very much for him.  We all are praying for steady iimprovement for him.

Etta Sue I am praying for you today as I sit here and read your latest post.

It is so hard to see Jerry the way he is right now and knowing how frustrated he is.  If I could take the not-knowing away, I would in a nano-second.  But I can't.  God can!  He is not a complainer about his health.  (about other things but not his health )  He says he doesn't hurt and I thank God for that. 

Marilyn, I will take his card to him tomorrow.

EttaSue:  Please tell Jerry that Norm and I continue to pray for him.

We are still in Fla as I write - we will be home next Tuesday night. - ..... Judy M.

March 23 night.  I wish I had better news to report but Jerry is doing about the same.  He can't seem to handle keeping the blood oxygen up with the nose oxygen.  Then they put on the oxygen mask.  Today that was too tiring for him...I kept saying 'Take deep breaths' or 'Cough for me' or 'Give me a big sigh' so he would take a deep breaths and the level would go higher.  But he got too tired doing that.  So they put on an oxygen mask that seals to his face and then his levels went up.  (There are technical names for all of these but I don't know what they are)  Then his blood pressure went up and they had to give him some medication to get it down.  He is alert.  He understands what is being said and can answer 'yes' or 'no' by nodding his head and if he doesn't know, then he can shrug his right shoulder.  He has that down pat.  He gets so tired and they tell me he only cat naps.  Sleeps for maybe 20 minutes and then he is awake again.  Bless his heart.  The doctors said today that they don't think he will re-gain movement in his left leg and arm now.  Too long.  But God can do it for Jerry.  God healed Jerry of cancer and of another stroke.  He can heal him of this stroke also. 

Thanks for the report, Etta Sue.  I agree with you: God can do it again!  I am praying.  I can only imagine the frustration Jerry must be feeling through all this not knowing stage.  Take care, my friend and know we are still keeping Jerry held up in prayer.

I'm praying too.  Thanks for the updates on Jerry.

Etta Sue you are such a devoted friend to Jerry and I know you are heartbroken by what you see in the natural, But it is in God's faithful hands now and we all know that  God's thoughts are higher than our thought and His ways are higher than our ways. Do not lose heart dear friend, God is in control. I am still praying for Jerry and for you dear.

Etta Sue - Please continue to keep us up-dated on Jerry's condition.  I am able to check in daily, while we are still in Florida.
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Love and hugs to you both   Norm and Judy ((((((hugs))))

Etta Sue, thanks for the update.  You are a good and faithful friend to Jerry and I am sure he appreciates your attendance upon him and knowing that you care so much.  I continue to pray for him and his recovery.

So sad, Father.

Etta Sue, I'm praying for Jerry too.

March 25 Evening.  I found Jerry today with his IV moved from his left upper chest to his right arm.  Called a PIC, I think.  He had the oxygen mask on that seals to his face.  He looked very comfortable and rested.  The nurse came in and said they were moving him to PCU...Progressive Care Unit.  Up to get OUT!  I was pleased at that.  The respitory came in and took off his sealing oxygen mask and put the nose thing on him.  His poor nose is raw where the plastic rubbed his nose.  I was expecting his blood oxygen to drop but it stayed right up there at 99-100!!!!  Hooray!  Then physical therapy came in and said...'Jerry, we are going to sit you up'.  They sat him on the side of the bed...he couldn't hold himself up though.  So they got one of those fancy chairs and put Jerry in it and Jerry sat up for about an hour.  He has nothing down his throat now...a feeding tube down his nose though.  So Jerry could talk more today.  I asked him what color T-shirt I had on and he said 'Black'.  He answers your questions with one word but I still can't understand him when he is trying to tell me something....bless his heart. 

But today was a much better day.  God is doing His stuff with Jerry!  Thank you, God.  When he is moved into PCU and I know the visiting hours, I will let you all know. 

Hugs,
Etta Sue

Wonderful news, Etta Sue!  Our God is an Awesome God, Indeed!!!  Continued prayers for both you and Jerry! 

Awesome!!!

Etta Sue - I'm so happy to hear Jerry is showing improvement. Still praying for him every day!

Beverly

EttaSue:  We continue to pray for Jerry, and also for you!