6/11/2008

12:10 PM

I have been to the hotel and slept. They do not allow guests in the NIC unit from 7-11AM because many doctors are making rounds for educational purposes and there is a shift change of nurses. I just checked the blog and there has been over 200 hits since last night. I am sitting here crying and absolutely overwhelmed by all of your love and support. Holly is scheduled to be moved out of intensive care today but there is not a bed available so when one becomes available she will be moved to the neurosurgery department, I am not sure the exact technical name of the department but I know it is on 6th floor.

The nurse said Holly is rested and is still chasing the pain but it is under control. I am not sure what is involved with the next department she goes to. She still has two drains with a little discharge, seven IVs, and about 20 monitor wires so it will have to be pretty intensive. She is aware and completely coherent but in and out of sleep. I am not sure how much she will remember from the last day later on, but she does remember everything right now.

Prayer requests: no infection, continued healing, relief of pain, safe travel for Ann and Freeman, continued protection for the kids.

I thank you all so much for your love and support. I will keep the blog updated as I know more. God Bless!

3 comments:

mom2miracleboys said...

Cortney,

Thanks for your updates. They are a blessing to all of us who are praying for you all. Holly may stay sleeping for another day or so due to the pain medication. They'd rather she be sedated a bit than aggitated as people with brain surgery can be that way in the beginning. It'll pass and you'll have your Holly back. God is good and He's got you both in the palm of His hand. Get as much rest as you can...it's very tiring being the caregiver.

We're praying for you, Holly's recovery and no infection, and the kids.

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak....those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint". Isaiah 40:29, 31

Under His wing,
Linda Capen and family

tammy said...

GREAT NEWS!! I WILL KEEP CHECKING THRU OUT THE DAY FOR MORE INFO! TAKE CARE. LOVE YA! TAMMY

Margaret said...

Cortney,

I've been praying for Holly and the rest of your family since I found out. God is good, and this is all under His control (although that is so hard for us mere humans to grasp when times are difficult). I just wanted to let you know that your buddies back at SIUC/OERD are praying for you daily! Hang in there!

Margaret Lay

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