Hello All. Another positive day. J continues to be himself. When we walked in this morning the vent was on "Standby" and J was hooked up to "Air flow off the wall." The way I understand this is that it is moisturized air that has adjustable O2. Rather than breathing like the vent, it is just a steady flow of air. J is doing the breathing. When we came in it was 60% O2 and when we left tonight it was down to 30%. Normal room air is 23%, I think. The respiratory therapist seemed to think that he might get a speaking valve as early as tomorrow. I will of course keep you posted!
We have other big news...J will soon be discharged to a rehab hospital in Fayetteville. We do not know the exact day yet, but the discharge nurse came in today to talk about the plan. It looks like he will go from the NTSICU straight to the rehab place. His nurse today said that positive steps would begin to snow ball. Sounds like he was right!
I was amazed at the number of comments from yesterday's post! Thanks so much for comforting us in our sorrow and sharing in our joy!
Love you all,
Cara
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FABULOUS news all the way around! I know you are anxious to hear his voice and even more anxious to get back home to your boys and, what will now be a new, but regular, routine.
Once things got moving, they got moving!
WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!!!
Thinking of all of you!
Rachelle
It's hard to find the words to express the relief and great joy of J's progress. Praise God!!
gail
WOO-HOO! Praise the Lord... that is GREAT news! J is a living testimony to the miraculous power of prayer! Continuing to pray... Patty
Great news, can't wait to visit and see you all. Tim/Karen
Everyone here in PA is so excited to hear the wonderful news! We have quite the prayer chain here so everyone is always asking about Jerry. That kiss is worth so much! Thanks for keeping us up to date. Sending our love,
Sharon & Mark
Wow! Great News! They are already planning on moving him to rehab.
You talk about someone who has a strong will and inner strength to move forward.
God Bless the Hartfield Family!
Capt. Terry :o)
What a relief and joy to be able to look forward to real progress; and to be home! Thinking of you and Cissy and Carl, too, daily. Love, Janee
Hip Hip Hooray!!! Three cheers for J!!! That is such great news! See you soon! Hugs/kisses/prayers/praises!
Love u,
Katie
Wonderful news!!!! We are very thankful to read about J's progress and his return to NW Arkansas. All will remain in our prayers.
James and Patti
Hello to you all. Jon and I continue to follow J's progress daily. We are praying for you. Praise to God for the wonderful wonderful new developments!! We are thinking of you!!
Yippee!!! Wonderful news! I know that this is blessed news. Allen's face lite up when he told me last night that he was traveling to Tulsa to see his dad this weekend. I am so excited for you guys. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers! Julie and the kids
Oh I'm so glad to hear the positive news. Keep it up J!!! Love to you all-EP
Great News! Sounds like JH3 is well on his way. If you guys need anything we're there.
Thinking and praying for you all.
Vansandt
That is wonderful news. I know that is a great relief for you and the family. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Justin
More good news! I am so glad to hear it... as I am sure you are as well. Coming back to Arkansas will be big relief, as is his continued progress.
Once you all get back, and he is up for it, I will come by and visit. I make it to NW Ark regularly.
Again, great news. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Jim Fisher
Phenomenal!! We are all so thrilled to hear the positive progress made by Jerry H. The power of prayer combined with his strong, vibrant will have prevailed. Keep the great news snowball effect going. How exciting to hear discussion of returning Jerry to NW AR for rehab in the near future! God Bless Jerry, Cara and boys.
Lance Turner
We are so happy to hear the good news. What drive and determination you are showing Jerry. You have so many friends lifting you up and we will not let you fall.
Thoughts and Prayers
Cindy and James Underwood
That is the best news yet. I am so glad he is going to be able to do his rehab in Fayetteville. That will be so much better and easier on the entire family and his boys will be able to see him more often and that alone will speed up his recovery. Plus, that makes it closer for his extended family in the 96 APS and they will be more able to visit him. Just keep the good news coming. The York family is very excited for the Hartfield family and our prayers continue. May God Bless.
Joey York
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