Pam,
I feel so much for all you're going through! Our prayers are with you for Rich's full recovery!!

Please take care of yourself, Pam. I'll keep you and Rich (and the rest of the family) in my thoughts and prayers. I hope he'll turn the corner soon.

Pam, just wanted you to know that you, Rich and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy

Continuing to keep you and your family in our thoughts, Pam.

Oh, Pam...I thought Rich was finally on the road to recovery and when I relooked at this thread and your last entry, my heart dropped. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Dear Pam and Mark:

Like Andi, our heart sunk when reading your latest post but rest assured it will only redouble the intensity of our prayers.

Tomorrow I will be attending a Christian Businessmen's Club breakfast and will have Rich
added to their prayer chain.

Ray & Penny

Pam, You and your family continue to be in my prayers. Please remember to take care of yourself as you take care of Rich so you can continue to be strong for him.

Once again, he's making a little bit of progress. They have let him wake up, he's very alert (and demanding, according to Tammy). Tammy's mother held the cell phone to his ear for me to tell him hi, and he whispered "hi mom" and then "I love you".

He's still very sick, but I'll take every minute sign of progress that I can take.

Great news, Pam - demanding is good!

Yes, when patients get crotchety it means they are on the mend and want to get better, Pam!

So happy to hear that he's been demanding! Olivia's right, it must mean that he's getting better!

Pam, even the lurkers (surely I'm not the only one) continue to hold Rich in their hearts.

Pam, lets hope he just gets more and more demanding - that sounds like definite progress. Our prayers continue, and our thoughts and love as well. Thanks for updating us.

Pam, try and hang in there. It sounds like he's finally starting to make progress. And remember, demanding is good news.

Pam, thanks for the news. You know we're all praying for his speedy recovery.

As Arlene said, hang in there, I know it's not an easy time for you.

Double hugs for you!
:hug: :hug:

Margo

This is very encouraging news, Pam. Each day will find him stronger and more feisty! Hold that in your heart and know that he is on the road to full and complete recovery.

He is very much awake now, and wearing both of us out with everything he "needs to tell me". I have to read his lips and he goes too fast. He gets so frustrated, but then he backs up and starts over.

He still has a long, long road to recovery, but the doctor said that it looks like the killer syndrome has finally been turned around.

Pam SUCH wonderful news!! Tell Rich to keep up the good work!

Thank you, Pam, for reporting the GOOD news!! I am so happy to hear this!!!!!

Oh Pam this is the best news to read first thing in the morning...I have tears in my eyes I am so happy for you. Your son is a fighter and he will fully recover!!!! :)

Pam, that is the best news and I too am so happy that things are now on the upswing. Take care of yourself, and we will continue to send good thoughts to you and your family.

The best news, Pam! Here's to far better days ahead!

Pam, that is wonderful news. We've been thinking about you and your family. It is so good to hear that things finially turned the corner.

I'm so happy to hear your good news, Pam. What a relief that Rich is finally recovering!

GREAT news, Pam! Please let him know we are all pulling for him and pray that he gets stronger each day.

I didn't get on LCT this morning. The news you posted early today is wonderful! I'll continue to keep Rich and your family in my prayers until he is completely well. It is so encouraging that the "killer syndrome" has been turned around. PTL!

Pam, I'm so relieved to hear Rich is making progress! I know you must be exhausted from the strain so please take care of yourself as well!

What wonderful news, Pam! We're so glad to hear that his recovery is progressing well!

So glad to hear that Rich is doing better! Hope for continued good news!

Masaki

Rich is doing so much better! On the flip side, he's finally realizing how sick he was, and now everything is scaring him to death. I sat with him for several hours today so he would stay more relaxed during dialysis; my hand on him seemed to calm him a lot. That started happening on the very first day that Sonja and I were here. I feel guilty, but I'm not going back for the 8 pm visit, I'm going to bed early. I know that down the road he'll understand, and right now he still sleeps enough that time isn't something he is recognizing.

Now they are talking about just sending him to rehab, he doesn't need that specialized ICU room anymore. The kidney doctor remaines completely confident that his kidney function is going to return just any day. Absolutely amazing.

Amazing and wonderful, Pam! This is such great news!

Good news, Pam. Miracles happen every day, especially among the young. Here's hoping every tomorrow brings a new step toward full recovery!

Good news for sure Pam. One day at a time, one step at a time. It sounds as if Rich is definitely getting better day by day.

Pam,

Happy for good news. Don't feel guilty - be gentle on yourself - this is a lot to take on. If you don't take care of yourself a little bit, then you won't be able to take care of everyone else too! It takes a lot of energy to be there and take care of Rich.

All of this is such GOOD news, Pam. It's a very good thing for you to get some well-deserved rest. I love the "touching" hand that you are giving Rich. It's very powerful. Whenever I am sick or have high anxiety, Don puts his hand gently on my arm, head or hand. It REALLY calms my heart palpitations & breathing, and helps me fall asleep. I'm so glad you are seeing results from your gentle touching. Take care. We care!

Wonderful news Pam - get some well needed rest and keep us posted.

Wonderful news, Pam.

So happy to hear that Rich is progressing so well!! Thank Heaven!

Sooooo glad to hear that Rich is doing so much better.I know that you must be feeling better yourself.It is so hard to watch loved ones suffer.

So good to hear your news; please take care!