Catching up

Yesterday was the most difficult day so far. We ended the day with Ken deciding to proceed with the craniotomy to relieve the pressure from the swelling. I am so grateful that he understands and is indicating his preferences to me. The surgery was successful in that it allowed more room for swelling and alleviated the compression on the right side of his brain. He remains responsive and alert and continues to have movement on his left side. The day had it's funny moments as well. We will have to share the angry priest story later.

Today was a good day. They were able to remove the breathing tube this am and started him on nutrition through a feeding tube in his nose. I was able to go home for a couple hours to rest this afternoon and when I returned he was alert and quite feisty. He was able to focus in on watching tv (South Park)which he loves. He independently removed his compression stocking and the pressure cuff on his left leg because he did not like them.

I am strengthened by the support of our family, friends and people who barely know us who have reached out to help. There are a number of families here whose stories are more tragic than ours and we try to encourage and pray for them as well.