FAMILY

HE'S HOME

Dave is doing amazing! He was discharged this afternoon and is happy to be home. Of course, we are happy to have him. Rachel and Eric both flew out this morning and made it back to their homes safely. It was so nice having all the kids home at the same time, and I know it made a huge difference in Dave's quick recovery. I still couldn't get all four together at the same time though for a picture, but some things just never change! Someone is always missing. Thanks everyone for your kindness, prayers, cards, calls, etc. You have made such a difference. Thanks to all the wonderful care both at North Valley Hospital and Kalispell Regional Medical Center. A special thanks to Dave's "boys" who transported him code from NVH to KRH. It had to be a difficult transfer for them - transfering their "chief" with the chief's wife riding shotgun!! As you can see in the picture - Dave is enjoying a hot fudge Sunday and being home.

OUT OF ICU

What a difference a day makes! Dave has been moved out of ICU and onto the 1st floor. He no longer has an oxygen mask, just an oxygen cannula, and is maintaining his oxygen saturations great. The side-effects of the medications also are wearing off and he isn't so aggitated. If all goes well, he may be discharged home on Wed. I think he now realizes that he needs to slow down a bit. Tomorrow is our 35th wedding anniversary! I'm glad he's here to celebrate.

IMPROVEMENT

Things are definitely improving. I haven't made it to the hospital yet this morning (I slept in!), but I called ICU for an update. At the time I spoke with the nurse, Dave's brother, Brian, was visiting and Dave was sitting up in the chair. His diet will be increased today, another good sign. As of last night, the report was if he was doing much better today he will be moved from the ICU unit into the Intermediate Care. That's a big step! Let's pray for that improvement.