We'll get in another visit later tonight and unless there is some dramatic change I will not update again until tomorrow, so no news continues to be good news in this case!
Signing off for now!
Nancy's Dad
Vance
You've Been Given the Gift of Life, Give it Back!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
UPDATE NANCY IS STABLE AS DARKNESS RETURNS!
Ann and I are just back from an extended time with Nancy. She is very hot and very thirsty, but until they remove the tubes from her throat, there is little can be done to alleviate her thirst. We put a cold washcloth across her forehead and eyes to help cool her down and she communicates by writing things down on a clipboard with paper and pen attached. Kevin, the nurse monitoring her says she may need to remain on the respirator for a couple more days until all the fluids drain out of the tubes inserted in her chest cavity. This is a normal process that differs from one individual to another and a lot depends on how rapidly the new lungs adjust to their new environment. Xrays look good and she is on 30% oxygen right now. All in all, things look good and she seems more comfortable this evening than she was earlier in the day.
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God bless you Nancy and may He watch over you very closely during this recovery process.
Thank you, thank you, Vance for the updates yesterday and today. i can't tell you how much we ALL (people all over the country) appreciate these updates.
God be with all of you in the days to come. We love you all so much.
Dick and Judy
So good to hear that Nancy is doing as well as we can expect from a double lung transplant. I am so glad you were able to spend some time with her today. She continues to amaze me and inspire me!
It was great talking to you today Vance. You and Ann are wonderful people who have raised a fine young woman. I know you are proud! I am so honored to know you all call you friends!
Our love and prayers are with you all during this recovery period. We know Nancy is in good hands at UPMC and with God as her guide! What an inspiration! We love you all!
Love,
Debbie
THanks so much for all the updates! It is wonderful to check the blog regularly and see such wonderful news!!
Nancy and you all are a gift to everyone! Please share our love, with Nancy! She is just amazing, communicating so well!! I see another book coming!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
MaryBeth
This is fantastic news. I hope and pray she continues to regain her strength with each passing moment. PRAISE GOD for you all....thinking of you!
So glad to hear she is more comfortable tonight. Sounds like she is doing wonderful! Give her our love!
Amy
Nancy, Scott, Hannah, Vance, Ann and Family.
We are so excited to hear of Nancy's progress. It is certainly answered prayers and we continue to pray for all of you - for Nancy's continued healing and for those of you that stand by to love and support her.
Vance,
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated via Nancy's blog. It is so exciting to see her recovery and feel the excitement in your words. God Bless all of you!!!! Merry Christmas! Please give my love to Nancy if you get a chance. We're always thinking of her.
much love and many hugs!
Amy and Davin :)
Dear Uncle Vance--
thanks you for your amazing updates. I have been glued to my computer. I also just figured out how to send a message!!! Please give Nancy my love-we are all thinking of her. The quads want her to know that her surgery fell on their birthday, a very special day! Please let Nancy know that we are so proud of her and her strength is amazing!! I love you all. What a Christmas this will be!
My love to all!
Bridgette
Praise the Lord! We have (like countless others) been praying daily for Nancy's new lungs. We rejoice with you in this wonderful Christmas gift! Thank you for these updates...my children are seeing what happens when God's children join in prayer...and that is truly a gift for us!
Thank you,
Melissa, Michael, and Elsa Cole
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