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Posted : 6/24/2008 7:40:42 PM

spiritdogs

Keep the prayers coming. We both appreciate them.

Ok, both of you in my thoughts and nightly prayers.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 6/25/2008 8:43:42 PM

I just saw this thread. Anne, we are keeping you & Mike in our prayers.

spiritdogs

Posted : 6/26/2008 10:31:34 PM

Today, Mike's speech is a lot better. The catheter and "other" tube are gone, and he is using a bedpan. He still hasn't enough strength to sit and stand, but the nurse said that PT might put him in a hoyer lift to get him up and sitting in a chair. I'm going to call and speak to them tomorrow so I know what's really going on, since he doesn't remember everything. (Although he did remember where I went tonight and why I wasn't there...) He constantly tells me how much he wants to come home and how much he loves me. He puts up with anything they do, and doesn't complain much (except to me, his little Pibble). I'm taking Sioux with me tomorrow to see him, and he's all excited to finally be able to see her again - no dogs in CCU, but now that he's on a regular floor, she can go. I'm sure she'll be beside her little doggy self to see him, too. I think when we ALL get to Heaven, I will be standing in line behind Dancer and Sioux when it comes to Mike. He adored Dance, and he loves the "Dubbadog" just as much.
I think it's a blessing that he doesn't seem to have a concept of how dire his situation is - just wants to reach that goal of getting home. Maybe he will surprise everyone again. I know that if the famous idog vibes are any indication, he may have a few miles in him yet. I just hope that it might be enough to get him transplantable.

You know, even if this does not work out as I hope, there is one thing that all of you can do to help people like us. I hope that you will consider, if you haven't already done so, becoming an organ donor. In states where there are more donors, people like Mike would already have been transplant candidates long before this. To learn more: http://www.organdonor.gov/

luvmyswissy

Posted : 6/27/2008 7:55:12 AM

Glad to hear Mike is coming along Anne. I am praying that he can, once again, come home to his family! As for the organ donor, I have been since I was 17 - don't know if they'll be any use to anyone after all the abuse I have given them through my life. Crying

Thanks for the update Anne and our prayers are continual. Sioux will help bring a smile too! Tell Mike - River, Brooke and Hailie Lyn give a bunch of sloppy kisses!

cakana

Posted : 6/27/2008 11:48:41 AM

spiritdogs
You know, even if this does not work out as I hope, there is one thing that all of you can do to help people like us. I hope that you will consider, if you haven't already done so, becoming an organ donor. In states where there are more donors, people like Mike would already have been transplant candidates long before this. To learn more: http://www.organdonor.gov/

I've been registered as an organ donor since my first drivers license and I've made it very clear to DH and my family that it is my desire. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want to be.

I hope Mike continue to improve every day. It sounds like he's motivated to do whatever it takes to get stronger and come home, and that's the best we can all hope for.

spiritdogs

Posted : 6/27/2008 8:27:02 PM

He started calling Sioux before I even got in the room. Smile She couldn't get enough of him either, and for a while, she sat right by his hand - just leaning against it a little with her muzzle as if she didn't want to lose the contact. She did manage to high five a few of the nurses and aides, though.

Mike ate his dinner on his own tonight, with utensils! Still not strong enough to sit up without help, but he's moving around better every day - baby steps.

ottoluv

Posted : 6/27/2008 8:32:58 PM

That's wonderful anne ;)

dyan

Posted : 6/28/2008 8:36:41 PM

Aw geez Anne....just getting to read this.... I'm so sorry. But its good to read after things are on the up. Thank God! I sure hope it continues!

I have been so wrapped up with chasing a puppy around and not getting much sleep...that I haven't been paying attention to other things....I'm so sorry!