Good afternoon to all our friends and family (our loved ones) who continue to follow our family as we travel along this path of still so many unknown twists and turns:
Today Dean seems to be doing much better.
The Dr.'s were very pleased with the result of having Dean on his belly and the amount of flem they were able to extract from his lungs. Yesterday he was on his belly for approximately 4 hours and today they will have him on his belly for approximately 8 hours.
At approximately 3 am tomorrow morning they will have completely stopped the administrating of Pentobarbital, the drug which enabled Dean to maintain a very deep dream state.
This morning when we were in his room they were getting ready to perform an ultra sound of his head to monitor the Vasospasms (constricting of the blood vessels).
Today as you all know May, Dean's Mom, and Jim, one of his brothers, flew to their homes in Seattle. It was with a heavy heart that I left them at the airport today. There are absolutely no words which I could ever find that would begin to describe the comfort I experienced in having them both with me over these past days of crisis.
P.S. There are so many in our lives for which we are truly grateful for all the love and support. So to you all, though I have not mentioned you by name, thank you for holding our family so closely in your hearts. To my own mom for fighting traffic in the morning to be with me, to my sisters who continually to show me when the chips are down: "Who ya gonna call, Sisters! To Grandma Jo for having a place where Riley can be for stability when Mom isn't feeling so stable. To all who have sent emails and cards with words of encouragement. To those who have organized the delivery of meals. Thank you with all my heart.
P.S.S. Thank you Karen for sending the book "My Stroke of Insight". I have only read the inside cover and can see that this will provide us with a space which we can hold for Dean in which there is the ability for him to make a full recovery.
Looking forward to tomorrow...........................
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Hi Teri, I see where you seem to see so many twist and turns, but let me offer you a 4 letter word that will make everthing look and feel alot better. LOVE, yes LOVE. In Gods word for LOVE IS, Love IS PATIENT,AND KIND,LOVE IS NOT IRRITABLE,LOVE NEVER GIVES UP AND ITS FAITH,HOPE AND PATIENCE NEVER GIVE UP.LOVE IS ETERNAL.SO MIJA , ALWAYS WAKE UP WITH SO MUCH LOVE IN YOUR HEART, NO MATTER WHAT.GO IN EVERYDAY FALLING IN LOVE OVER AND OVER EVERDAY. lOVE HAS GOT YOU THIS FAR IN ALL YOUR YEARS TOGETHER.SO JUST TRUST IN GODS LOVE AND LET GOD GIVE YOU THE PEACE THAT YOU SO NEED. AND YOU KNOW DEAN WILL BE BACK FROM HIS SLEEP AND SO MUCH TO TELL YOU.SO YOU NEED TO START SLEEPING WELL AND HAVING YOUR OWN DREAMS, SO YOU CAN ALSO BE FULL OF STORIES TO TELL DEAN. WE LOVE YOU AND MY WHOLE CHURCH IS PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND FAMILY.
Hi Teri, I know you don't know me but my prayers are with you and Dean. I went to Ingraham High with Dean and played football with him. I can still see #20 running with the football for the mighty Rams. I pray he can tough this out like he did back in the day running through the line.
My thoughts are with you all,
Chris Erlandsen
Terri, Another high school classmate of Dean's (Ingraham 78)
I haven't seen Dean in many, many years, but remember Dean as a very intelegent, and very kind person; I am sure nothing has changed.
I am passiing this tragic news on to the few classmates that I am still in touch with, who I know, like me will be praying for Dean's recovery, and strength for your entire family.
Thoughts & Prayers - Dan Morrison
Are saying prayers for Mr. Dean cause he is cool and a GREAT dad. Maya sends hugs and kisses. David sends get well wishes. Hope to see Riley soon.
-- Maya and David Richardson, Diana Cantu and Rita
Teri,
You, Riley and Dino are on my mind every moment and I am sending up prayers continually. Stay strong - Dino is coming back to us. joanne
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