Six Weeks and Staying Strong!

During this morning's visit, Mark remained somewhat sedated (to help healing of cloned skin grafts). He was, however, tracking our movement outside the doors and lifted his arm and was mouthing words in an effort to let us know he needed suctioning. His vitals remain stable, his temperature tends to go too low and they're still using heat lamps to warm him up. His kidney output has improved:) Use of lasix to increase output is being used and this also effects his blood pressure (decreasing it). Infection control Dr said yesterday that his status remains unchanged in regards to infection. A new mix of antibiotics was to be started, but, unsure of when. Please continue your prayers focusing on Mark kicking this infection once and for all and for his continued strength. A new line was placed last night to monitor Mark's heart funtion, as a precautionary move. Mark contines to amaze us all, he is reMARKable! Let us all band together and wish him an extraordinary recovery. Please send cards and mail...the address is on blogspot, already. Mark has been reminded of all of his faithful followers on his blogspot. He smiled when he was told the numbers! Keep showing off, Mark..you have everyone's attention!!