after 8 pm visit

What a difference a few hours made! When we entered Clem's room tonight, Clem was comfortably laying in his bed, his head was elevated, his favorite body pillow was supporting his left arm and side, and his gown and all his linens were freshly changed. Better still, he was sleeping peacefully. MUCH better. The night nurse was a very capable and caring professional MAN, a far cry better than the day nurse (I won't get into that one--let's just say, my feathers got ruffled and mama bird figured out the pecking order and stuff started happening; nuff said). Seems his night nurse figured out what was making Clem so uneasy and took care of it. 

Later he told us that they may actually take the ventilator out in the morning if he met certain criteria for his breathing. I know I've said it before, but join us in praying that THIS will be the time. Clem will be able to talk after they remove it, raspy at first, then clearly. It will be interesting to hear what he will say. Pray for our responses, too! He could ask some tough questions, especially about his left leg. I'll tell ya'll what; pray, Pray, PRAY. We're as excited about having the ventilator removed as we are apprehensive about breaking the news. 

Thanks to all the people who have let me know how much help this blog has been for keeping up with Clem. And thanks and praise our God for His perfect will and His faithfulness. Blessings to all. DV