They did another scan today of his brain.  The neurosurgeon said that there had been no change.  He would like to see the swelling begin to reduce.  Pray for that!  But at least there is no new swelling or increase. That is good!

They will put in a tracheostomy today because when they try to wake him up, he starts to gag on the breathing tube being down his throat.  They will be doing that between 1-3 this afternoon.  It is a minor procedure that is done in his room that takes about 15 minutes or so.  That will be easier on him without the irritation in his throat. 

For the time being, they will be keeping him sedated.  They don't have a definite time frame on when the feeding tube will go into the abdomen.  He does have one down his nose for the time being.   

Johanna will be driving home today, so please pray for her alertness and safety.  She's going to come back on Monday.  She will be bringing the kids back with her next week and they will be staying with a friend near Tupelo.  Dr. Joe Adams encouraged Mrs. Doug to not keep sleeping in the waiting room at night and spending so much time there during the day.  So she will be home a little more, which hopefully will give her some much needed time to herself.  And she will also have some time with the grandkids. 

21 Yet this I call to mind
   and therefore I have hope:
 ²² Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
   for his compassions never fail.
²³ They are new every morning;
   great is your faithfulness.
²⁴ I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
   therefore I will wait for him.”
 ²⁵ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
   to the one who seeks him;
²⁶ it is good to wait quietly
   for the salvation of the LORD.

Lamentations 3:21-26