Update on (Stargazer) Kathy & Lionel

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

As it turns out I didn't have her number BUT ..... I was able to track a bit down.

Just a brief update here on what I've been able to ascertain and I HOPE to speak with Kathy in the morning.....

As of a few days ago; Lionel was doing much better (the latest info that was available) ; they've been weaning him off the vent. ( T-piecing takes time and patience believe me) Kathy's been spending most of her day and evening with him.

Now you know what I know..... like I said I'll try and make contact tomorrow or the next day. The woman's GOTTA be exhausted!

Keep those candles burning with love and good thoughts and prayers.

Jackie

[toni]

Thank you Jackie...everyone has been so worried about them.

I'll keep sending those prayers!

Toni

[deltagirl]

Thx Jackie. I have been curious and a bit worried but as you say they are very busy and surely exhausted.

Wishing them both well,

[bobbioh]

Sending healing thought and prayers your way. Keep up the good work. Bobbi

[muffin]

My thoughts and prayers are with them.

[aero63]

Thanks for the update.

Kathy you are strong and I know this has got to be draining on you. I am so glad the news is upbeat. I sincerely wish that Lionel continues to get stronger each day. My thoughts are with you.

[susanny]

Continued prayers for both of you. I can only imagine how hard this has been. Thank goodness the news is good.

[Deleted]

Kathy We are all wishing you the very best. Sometimes the road seems bumpy I hope everything goes well in the fcoming days. You and your husband are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.

Love Linndie

[John]

Kathy You are in my prayers

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

I had a nice chat with Kathy (lovely lady) before she headed back to the hospital. It's been a bumpy 3 weeks and she wanted me to apologize to all of you for not getting back on. She's been spending a LOT of time at the hospital; not getting home till late plus family has been coming and going. Undoubtedly tired. I told her no need; we all understand but we have been worried.

He had 5 tubes in; 2 are out; 3 are still in.

Anyway; Lionel is now getting up and walking a bit; he's been weaned off the vent; they've corked (capped) the trachea so that he can talk etc and I believe she said they would be introducing foods in the next couple of days after he's had the swallow test.

His lungs are working good. He has to build some strength back up.

I extended our love and told her we'd continue holding them in our hearts and prayers.

He still has a way to go BUT I think he's on a better track now.

[the bear]

Sometimes it is slow going after a serious operation. Kind of like learning to walk, one step forward and two back. Just know all your cyberspace friends are sending healing vibrations and prayers your way. Healing hugz from the bears den.

[aero63]

Thanks for update.

So glad he is improving more and more.

Kathy, no need to apologize for not getting on...we all understand. You must be exhausted and I hope that soon you will be able to rest. Continuing well wishes

[wendyco]

thanks wonderwoman for letting us know! I will keep praying and hoping for good results!!!!!!!

[susanny]

I'm glad you were able to talk with Kathy. Funny how quickly you guys become people I care about. We could all be in Lionel's shoes so can appreciate how Kathy and Lionel must be feeling.

I wish it was a couple of months from now and everything was going perfectly for Lionel, any pain gone, breathing like a newborn, really enjoying life. I can imagine that the time is passing slowly for you, but when you look back you'll see it wasn't all that long after all.

Prayers on the way for both of you!

Sue

[virginia]

Susan, what sweet words...Thanks Jackie for the update..Glad he has improved, maybe Kathy can rest some now.
Continued thoughts and prayers for both of you...