Monday February 8 - PM Update

Went to see Glen this evening. Horrible, horrible storm was brewing and passed through while there. On a good note, Glen was looking good. He'd had a shave, they brushed his teeth and he looked comfortable. Bill Shackelford and I had a good visit with him, but we weren't able to talk to the doctors about how his tracheostomy went. On the other hand, though, we could see that it was done and he is now able once in a while to mouth words. We told him that he still wasn't able to talk because of the trach and he seemed to mouth the word "Why?" Pretty good, huh? To say we're encouraged is an understatement. Last night they had no sedation meds or pain meds on board and yet Glen didn't appear to be uncomfortable. No fever last night when we were there. He's on a mattress that "floats" to several different positions to prevent bed sores. I'm hopeful that soon he will have the drugs out of his system enough to make him more aware. Looks like a long recovery time as he seems to not have strength in his arms and legs from being in the bed for so long. Thursday will be 3 whole weeks. Keep up the good thoughts and prayers for Glen. He will get better! Will post more later when have updated info