Thursday, July 24, 2008

Hello All - Bo had a good day today. The nurses were so sweet with him and got him outside. We are really focusing on life outside the hospital. I think we (I am certainly guilty of this as well) focus so much on the numbers and the next problems to take care of that sometimes it is just too much. We cannot control most of it and we have to trust the doctors to take care of the rest. We are reminding ourselves that it is in Duke and God's hands. (Most certainly not in that order, hahahaha)
Bo was off the vent most of the day and he is resting on it tonight and probably for the next couple of nights that will be the routine. Then we will try next week to get out of ICU again. They are looking into his diaphragm again to see if there is anything they can do to help with the sluggishness that is occurring on the right side. So we wait, get stronger and attack again next week.
Love to all
Christi, Addi and Bo

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Each day is a NEW day. I am sure Bo loved being outside today and he well be there soon on a daily basis.
He just needs to get his lungs stronger and that well all happen.
My prayers are with you three every day as so many others.
Love reading the blog and keeping up on Bo's progress. Thanks Christi for posting.
Aunt Marlene from Kansas

Anonymous said...

And what a beautiful day to go outside!! I hope the fresh air got him perked up...just gotta remind those new lungs what they need to get back to!

Still praying for y'all...you can do it, Bo!

Sara 9300

Anonymous said...

Christi and Bo,
It is good to try and get away from the hospital and see what you are working so hard to be able to do. Time is a great healer but it is on God's time not ours. That is sometimes so hard to understand. Stay strong and be patient. We are all here for you and cheering each small step toward home with you.
We love you,
Aunt Mary and Uncle Jeff

Anonymous said...

That is terrific that Bo could finally get some 'real' air! This is quite the process- just try to hang in there and let the healing continue. I cannot wait to the day when I can drive to Carolina and see my favorite Heels fan.

My Love,
MitchyB

Anonymous said...

I read the blog every day and pray for you every day. Sorry I'm not good at making comments, but you are always in my thoughts. We (I) need/want you back to work. The door to your office was open one day and I got so excited thinking that you were here! We all miss you, Christi and Addi very much. Stay positive. Love and miss you. Pam

Anonymous said...

Bo & Christi,
It's been a very long time since I've seen you guys. I had no idea that any of this was going on. I was just told about it the other day. I've spent the past 3 days reading through almost all of your postings. You've been on my mind constantly since then. You are in my prayers and on my mind. My mom even put you on her church's prayer lists in Kentucky! So, there are many people thiniking of you and praying for you both. You are not alone!
Ashley Branham Leimer

Anonymous said...

Remember this Story Bo: "The Little Engine That Could"

"I think I can," puffed the little locomotive, and put itself in front of the great heavy train. As it went on the little engine kept bravely puffing faster and faster, "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can."

As it neared the top of the grade, which had so discouraged the larger engines, it went more slowly. However, it still kept saying, "I--think--I--can, I--think--I--can." It reached the top by drawing out bravery and then went on down the grade, congratulating itself by saying, "I thought I could, I thought I could."

Keep believing in yourself Bo. "We--know--you--can, We--know--you--can.

Anonymous said...

Christi,
Thank you again for keeping us all informed. I read the blog every night and sometimes more than once. I do not leave a comment every night but I pray every night for Bo to head home ASAP. God and Duke help him!!!!!
Love,
Kay