Walking out of OSU 3/31/11

Walking out of OSU 3/31/11

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2/15 Tuesday Morning

James was stable through the night. The good news is his blood oxygen level his increased to 71 which is the best it has been while hospitalized. As a result they are only running the ventilator at 50% although the ECMO machine is at full capacity. Today they have taken him off the paralytic to see how his body reacts. This did not go well before, but we are hoping for better results this time. He will remain fully sedated and on pain medication. His kidney functions are at acceptable levels, but they may be giving him some bedside dialysis starting later today.

All good news this morning!

The number of people who care about my brother and are watching this blog is amazing. My family thanks you all for your kindness and concern. Your comments, thoughts and prayers have been uplifting.

Thank You & God Bless
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Wonderful news, may he continue to improve. My prayers are with him and all of you. Ann Hontz

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  2. garyFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    This is great to hear. We will keep praying. Always know we are here if you needs us.

    Gary Oliver

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  3. Sherry PorterFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    continuing to pray for all of you and believing for a miracle....

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  4. Ann LaingFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    good news !!Continuing to pray for all of you. There are so many people that are concerned about Jim and your family. There is a huge net of prayers and support surrounding all of you

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  5. James SamsFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Today's news is good to hear. My sincerest wishes for James and his family. You're in my thoughts.

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  6. Jodi(Lechner)MurthyFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Good news about James! Prayers will continue to come your way during this trying time for James and your family. Thanks for the blog site.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Come on, Jimmy!!!!! - Wendell

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This news is so good to here. I would like to thank you for the up dates. MANY PRAYERS from South Carolina. Tanya Sparks

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    We know you can do it Uncle Jimmy! We are praying for you!

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  10. Joni SheckFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Praying for Jimmy constantly. Thinking of the whole family.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Good news today!!!
    Keep improving James!!!!
    Get well soon!!!!!
    In our prayers!!!!
    Debbie Jones

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    So glad to hear this bit of good news! Continuing to keep JimTenney and family in my prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated.
    Judy Wurtzbacher

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Dave-Its great to come home from a long day at work and read your post with some good news.Thoughts are with Jim and your family always...
    Jeff Burton

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