April 23 Update

Here we are, day 6. Keith had a very busy day today. Keith had an EEG, received his scheduled trach (to breathe through his throat without tubes running through his mouth), and also received a g-tube so he can begin to receive liquid nutrients. Although we are all hoping for Keith to jump out of bed and ask for a Cheeseburger, we understand that the journey is going to be long. While we remain hopeful, the outcome is still in God’s hands. We can only wait and see what kind of damage may or may not exist and pray for the best. We know Keith is a fighter.

Today the Neurosurgeon asked Keith to move and he did. He then asked Keith to raise his fingers. Heavily sedated, Keith slightly moved his fingers and then lifted three fingers. It appears that he is definitely listening and able to follow simple commands. This is good news. As each day and each week passes, there will be a series of tests to determine what Keith is able to do.

Jenny and family were visited today by a friend who sustained a serious brain injury and was in a coma for 40-days. Today this friend walks and talks like the rest of us. Each injury is different and it is too soon to tell (“too soon to tell” is what the medical professionals keep telling us) what the extent of Keith’s recovery will be.

In our leadership meeting today at Bowers Ambulance we discussed our desire to help Jenny and Keith through the rehabilitation process. This may be long and grueling, but like you that continue to wait for updates on this blog, we are committed to helping in every way possible with Keith’s rehabilitation.

Jenny did receive a bit of good news today when her mother in Florida was released from the hospital. Thank God for good news! Today I received a call from a vendor (Jerry from EVG) stating that he had connections with groups that are praying for Keith in other countries. We know that Keith has made through the critical first 72-hours because of your prayers. Please continue to pray for Keith’s recovery and for continued strength for the family.