This evening Dad seemed to be the most alert he's been since having the stroke. He was able to partially open both eyes and turn his head slightly in both directions in response to our voices. He seems to squeeze our hands with purpose, but it's difficult to know just exactly how aware he is. There seems to be periods of time when he is more alert and connects with us. Then there are other times when his movements are more random and fidgety.
Until today Dad's right eye has not moved. It's been fixed, looking straight forward, with the pupil small and pinpoint. Today this eye is moving and the pupil is larger. We rejoiced to see this progress.
According to the doctor Dad's neurological assessment is unchanged. He is still in a critical condition, and in the 3 to 5 day window when the brain swelling can reach its maximum. Please pray that he not only makes it through, but starts to move his right side.
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yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise God! The cloud is getting bigger! It seems that the swelling must be going down for these things to be happening. We trust that it is so. Nothing is too hard for our Mighty God!
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