Mark was a little more alert and responsive today. He was opening his eyes again, this time focusing on people, and following activity in the room. While mom talked to him, he looked at her and his eyes followed her movement. Then when the nurse came in, he looked toward her. He is clearly aware of the people around him. When he was told how good his face and lips looked, he ran his tongue along both his top and bottom lip, as if to feel for himself.
More hydro therapy for him today, and tomorrow he is still on for surgery. The surgical schedule will not be made until sometime later tonight in order to assess the priority of the other surgeries to be done tomorrow.
His vitals have all remained stable today, with only a slight fever this evening. No new blood culture results yet, but the lung cultures are negative.
Overall, today has been a positive day. Keep 'em coming Mark!
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Mark, a lot of people in and around Tampa, Florida are pulling for you! I am Ashley (Ben) Johnson-Clingner's Mom and she and Ben have told me what a strong person you are. I read your blogspot everyday and it seems that you are doing incredibly well. Just keep it up!
ReplyDeleteBettie and Bill Johnson,
Tampa, Florida
Mark's a great guy with a great personality, when you're feeling down, mark's the one that puts a smile on your'e face, when you need a helping hand, mark's the one that wants to help, when you need a friend, mark's the friend thats always there for you, (no mater what) It's said that you only have one or two real friends in a lifetime, (MARKS ON OUR LIST) we love you and hope to see ya' soon. Your buddies from back home, Chris Holder & Tim Thompson "Keep the prayers a comming" God is Lord
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you Mark as with your family. May you heal fast and stay strong!
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