Friday, June 6, 2008

Day 4 In ICU

Lily is finishing day four in the cardiac ICU at Children's Hospital. The nurse tonight, constantly at Lily's side, is Kristina. She is working hard to see if Lily can maintain a good blood pressure without the aid of a drug. Lily is responding well so far, and we are hopeful this will be one more in the many steps toward full recovery.

Each small victory gets us closer to removing the breathing tube and all the other tubes and wires. And to taking Lily home. We still have a way to go, but Lily is proving she's strong enough to take all this trauma and continue to heal.

Tonight is the first night that Dad is staying the night in Lily's room so that Mom can get some much needed rest.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers.

Getting ready for surgery

Tuesday right after her surgery

With Mom on Friday

Aunt Kelly visiting

Lily keeping an eye on Dad

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Pam and John and Lily;

You are all so brave! I hope Lily is well and home soon. We are adding our prayers and support. Sarah and Elinor YaTing in Ottawa

Duchess of Lanier said...

Sounds like a little more progress. Gooooood. Hope you slept soundly. Love seeing her sitting up picture! Wishing for Lily continued progress and strength. Hugs, Trena

Anonymous said...

Pam, John & Lily,

We are praying for all of you!

Cheryl, Richard & Katie in VA

Jess Danielson said...

Lily is in our prayers. Stay strong and get some rest.

Anonymous said...

Pam & John, I don't know how you do it. It just breaks my heart to hear Jillian crying for me to pick her up. You are both so brave. Stay strong. May God bless as Lily gets better and better. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jan, John & Jillian

Bug's Mom said...

Praising Him for every little step forward with Lily's recovery. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. What a little trooper Lily is. Hope you are able to get a little rest. I know how exhausted you must feel. I remember those hospital stays all too well. With love and prayers... Troy, Robyn and the Girls