Daily Archives: June 21, 2010

We do not lose heart

Dear, dear friends and family, I had a few moments today to read some of your WONDERFUL messages on caring bridge. I am moved, floored, and feeling blanketed in the awesome love of some very wonderful people. Thank you, thank … Continue reading

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Extubation successful

Just off the phone with David and Miche, both. 4:10EST The extubation was successful. Steve is breathing on his own. It is too soon to tell if he will be able to maintain this long-term, but so far so good. … Continue reading

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Extubation attempt

Just off the phone with David, 12pmEST They are going to try and extubate Steve (remove the breathing tube) within the hour. The measurements that they’ve been able to take suggest that the swelling has gone down and he *may* … Continue reading

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Two steps back

21 June 2010 11 a.m. Dear all, As you know, Steve developed an infection in his lungs which caused his temperature to spike. The neurosurgeon has therefore postponed his surgery for 48 hours. During our visits today we will therefore … Continue reading

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Fever

Just off the phone with Michelle (5:45am PST, 8:45am EST) Steve has developed a fever of 103.8. They have him on a course of antibiotics, and surgery has been delayed for 48 hours. Miche is going in to see Steve … Continue reading

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