The drain tubes have been removed. He was not liking it and able to let them know that even while sedated.
He's also coughing and sneezing and yawning while sedated. The drs say that's a good sign, that his reflexes are working and responding! Thank you, Lord!
They have not put in the feeding tube yet because he's still on the ventilator. They would like to wait until the ventilator comes out before they put in the tube, if possible. It's more difficult to get the tube in correctly while the ventilator is in. They are hoping the ventilator can be removed in the next day or two, but they are not being definite about that. If he needs nutrition before then, they can do it through a tube down his nose.
Another positive sign is that when they tickle his right foot, he jerks it back! That shows that he does have sensation in his legs! Only time will tell how much control he has over it, but at least the sensation is there!
The biggest prayer request that the family has is that when he is able to start rehab, that he is able to understand what is being said to him. The better he can understand, the better his rehab will be. And the sooner they are able to start rehab, the better. Pray that his body will heal so that he can begin the restoration and rehabilitation process.
Even though the days ahead are uncertain, we can place our hope in the truth and promise of God's Word. We do not have to know what is ahead to know that we can trust that God will give us the strength to go through it and that He will never leave us or forsake us. As I spoke with Joanna, she shared that her faith is not in the circumstances, but in God's promise to bring good of this. She quoted Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." And she said, "I know Dad loves Him, and I love Him, so I know He's going to bring good of this. And we have so much to be thankful for, we just have to focus on that."
I thank God for the testimony of faith this family is sharing in the midst of the storm. I pray that we all will share our faith and our hope with those around us as we share our concern for our dear friend and pastor.
Hope you got a little rest yesterday and to day. I'm so glad that Dale has sensation in his feet this sounds realy good . we pray for God's blessings for you Doug to have the strenth to endure what ever comes your way, and that Dale will have his memory and let you know what he needs and when, God is such a wonderful God he has been so good to my Family,if Angelia did not have such a strong Faith in God she would not be where she is today.Just 1 simple thing is all we have to have and that is Faith. WE love you Doug & Dale and your Family. Lucy & Richard Clark
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know that I have placed Dale and the family on the prayer list at FBC Fulton. I saw Kenny G. at Itawamba Attendance yesterday morning and ask if he knew the family and he did. Joanna, he said that the two of you graduated high school together. He is a GREAT Principal. So glad to see a little improvement in Dale. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. God still answers prayers and we all know that he is still in charge. Brenda (Helms) Biffle
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