Monthly Archives: June 2010

Just a quick update from David via cell: Miche was with Steve all day and although pain meds continue to cause delirium, Miche had 20 good, lucid minutes with Steve.  Steve was present, aware of what has happened, and they … Continue reading →

Just off the phone with David (for those who don’t know, David is Michelle’s brother). No surgery today.  It’s possible they’ll be able to get him in tomorrow, but no confirmation. Steve did very well overnight.  His temp stayed below … Continue reading →

22 June 2010, 11p.m. Dear friends and family, It has been a long day, and in many ways a very, very good day, but I am tired and will keep this short. Steve’s progress is steadily improving, however the things … Continue reading →

An update from David: The CT scan was in fact confirmed negative… good news. Steve’s temp also stayed down during the day… hovering around 100… hasn’t spiked. He is still coming out of the delirium, the meds are wearing off, … Continue reading →

22 June, 2010 2:15 pm Dear friends and family, I am riding high. I have just spent over two and a half hours with Steve. Steve’s nurse is allowing me to stay with him until the end of her shift … Continue reading →

Preliminary results of the CT scan look good but we do NOT have the official CT scan reading from the radiologist; this should come in a few hours. Right after the CT scan Miche and David were able to have … Continue reading →

The doctor saw Steve this morning and based on Steve’s condition they are going to do a CT scan. Steve is still delirious, and he is not articulating himself. He is word searching and verbally confused; unable to put words … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →