Today seems to be a much better day for Dad, he is still on a ventilator (but not relying on it) and very deeply sedated, but, we were allowed to talk to him and touch him. Roger told him to blink if he understood, and he did!! He gets very frustrated and aggitated because he can't reply, his eyes are following whoever is talking and there seems to be a "spark" in them. Kathy told him his favorite DIL was here and he tried to smile and his were tearing up.
Which is hard to see, but actually a good thing.
Dad still cannot move his right arm on command, although when they move it there is some resistance and he has reflex movement in his hand and both feet, he will also wiggle his toes when they ask him if he can.
The Drs are saying the bleeding has stopped. Now we all have to wait for the swelling and blood to be reabsorbed by his body,which could take a week or two, then we can begin to find out what damage is done. They have backed off his sedatives and over the next few days begin weaning the ventilator,
As you all know that Dad had a severe STROKE on Wednesday evening (February 20, 2008). He was at home with my mom and just went limp. The response of Chris, Aunt Nancy and especially the Amblulance crew getting him to the hospital were very benificial to Dads survival. I know that Dad means so much to many people, the outpouring of support for my Parents has been amazing, I want everyone to know that the phone calls and prayers have meant more to my family than can be imagined.
Mom and Dad (Dec 2008)
Dads latest address
Clyde & JoAnn Gilbert
1608 S. Lincoln St.
Bay City, MI 48708
Contact us by phone or by Email
Reppiks327@yahoo.com
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Reppiks327@yahoo.com
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7 comments:
HI Skip,
Our prayers our with you and your family. I'm so sorry for the problems your dad is having. The girls and I will be praying for him and the family daily.
God Bless
Bobbie
P.S. The girls say hello
This is a good idea Skip and I'm glad you did it.
your Brother
Hi Gilbert Family, soory to here about Uncle Clyde, but it sounds as though he's doing better and prayers are working . Thinking good thoughts and sending prayers for all of you , Glen & Helen love you all
Hi Skip, Glad to hear Clyde is starting to do better. My girlfriend and I stopped up to see him and dropped off a card. Hope they saw it. Sorry we missed seeing everyone. We plan to stop up again soon. We will continue to pray for him. Our thoughts to the family as well.
Hey Skip, This blog is such a good idea. We can get daily updates without bothering you guys. We are so glad Clyde is doing better. Hopefully, you are all coping with this stressful time. We think of you often. Give Joann and your dad a hug for us.
Love, Judy and Russ Latherow, Ogden, UT
Dad the page looks wonderful..
and i just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers and thought its really helping the family coop and seems to be helping grandpa tremendesly-
Love you all,
Cortney and Francis
Thinking of you Clyde,
Hope everyday is better for you!!!!!!!!!
Your Friend
Don Taylor
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