Sunday, August 03, 2008

This weekend was one of getting acclimated, but not comfortable. Bo is doing well in step down, but these next two days are the critical times. He went off the vent last Tuesday, so Monday and Tuesday will be the days to determine how his CO2 levels and diaphragm are doing. He is working on some breathing exercises and is walking until he exhausts. There truly isn't much more he can do except pray that the nerve to the diaphragm starts to heal itself and will start functioning better. Tomorrow they will start running the blood tests to see how he is fairing. Please keep praying. We feel the each of the trials makes him stronger, we do continue for prayer to get strong enough to leave the hospital.
Love to all
Christi, Bo and Addi
PS - Please keep praying for Debbie and her family.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Christi and Bo,
Stay strong and positive. It is great that Bo is in Step Down. We will keep all of you including Debbie and her husband in our prayers and send lots of positive thoughts toward Duke.
You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Aunt Mary and Uncle Jeff

Anonymous said...

We love you guys very much and we marvel of all that you and your new friends are going through and with the grace that you do it. Keep getting stronger, keep thinking positive and we will keep sending positive thoughts and prayers toward Duke. Love you,
Crystal, Chris, Jacob and Wyatt

Anonymous said...

Bo, Christi, and Addi,

We continue to pray for Bo's full recovery as well as grace to face each new day and it's challanges. We have faith that it won't be long before we read that you all are heading home. It will happen - in God's time. Trust Him - He knows what is best!
Love,
Miss Kim

Anonymous said...

Hello, my name is Samantha Schleder and I work at Allianz. Bo, you are an amazing person with amazing strengh! Take each day as it comes! I can't wait to read the blog when you pack your bag and head home! That day is closer then you think! Christi, you are also an amasing person! I know you mentioned in one of the past blogs that your not sure if you can continue to write on a daily basis but I wanted you to know that I look forward to reading your updates on a daily basis. I will also continue to pray for your Bo, your family and also your friends! Rest well! Go diaphragm go diaphragm go!

Anonymous said...

Good going, Bo, keep it up! Aunt Nancy

Anonymous said...

Hoping the Third time is the charm. We love you guys and look forward to seeing you home soon. Hang in ther Bo.
Love, Lee, Tina and Mia.

Anonymous said...

Come on diaphragm! Listen to that brain. It's talking to ya! Just another "Go Bo" shout out from insurance land - wishing and praying for your recovery and return home.

M. Ebmeier

Anonymous said...

Your friends at SMA send all of our strength to help you get stronger!

We continue to pray for you and your family.

SMA