On The Mend With Howard

What wasn't included on wednesdays blog is that Anna and I walked into Howard's room just as he tried to clear his throat and couldn't, was obviously in distress.  Anna raced down the hall to locate help and shortly we backed out of the way of many people and machines for he had stopped breathing.  When next we saw him he was back on the breathing machine and heavily sedated again.  The care he has been getting has been first rate but this shook all of us.  God's timing has been incredible and we are grateful.

Now to the present:  Mike just called from the hospital and says Howard can answer questions about who he is and who we are but continues to struggle with saying words clearly.  He responds to funny things with a smile and creases his brow when he is sorting out what to say.  What good news!   We are planning an evening visit tonight and look forward to seeing him.  We will gather in the waiting room and go in one or two at a time.