Good Morning 12/29 Sunday

Didn't post last night because I got a chance to come home and to attend Sunday Worship services. Then it's back to the hospital. They have changed Clem's sedative and have almost eliminated it. This allows us to "communicate" with him. As of last night, the ventilator tube was still in place and he wasn't able to speak, but Clem talks very well with his eye and hand motions. We are so thrilled to see Clem showing his personality; poking his nephew, squeezing and playing with mine and his sister's hand, waving goodbye when visitors were leaving. Very exciting and hopeful stuff! 

For a little while we are requesting that visitation be limited to immediate family members for various reasons. We'll let you know when we reopen visitation to extended family and friends. We are trying to respect Clem's rest and private time until he can more fully communicate his wishes. What a great place to be standing in front of--full communication and another big milestone in the road to recovery!

Nothing planned medically as far as I know this morning, but we are hopeful that the ventilator tube can be removed. This depends mostly on whether any surgery will be performed in the immediate future. Please join us in prayer for Clem's left hand and arm; so far so good, but we're not there yet.  All your prayers are coveted and appreciated during this time. Our God is a mighty and awesome God. Much love to all, DV