Steady

Today has been a fairly good day. We have been stable, just not ready to open eyes and respond to commands as before.

Today, the neurosurgeons thought it would be good to insert a probe in my head to check the pressures in my brain, fearing that the blood flow on the right side is not as adequate at the left. So far, I am doing good with low pressure numbers. My blood pressure is stable and my heart-rate is all my own. I am still being paced if I go under a certain number, but that is to keep my blood pressure up and profusion to my brain good. So far, so good.

The doctors removed all four of the drain tubes that were in my chest and that makes it more susceptible for me to move and not hurt. I should be able to sleep comfortable and turn on my side if I wish. Now if I could only sleep on my stomach I might feel a whole lot better.

We can honestly say that today and even yesterday have been the most stable days that I have had since having the transplant. We pray everyday that I get stronger and am able to open my eyes and greet the world with my new heart. Hopefully, for my parent's sakes, I will do this soon.

We say prayer everyday that I get better and stronger. Pray that God hears our prayers and places his healing hands upon my broken body. With God's healing hands I can accomplish anything!