21/2 weeks ago, our family was in shock. Opa was barely hanging on, and we all felt (though rarely said) we would lose him, just weeks before Christmas.
It's been a long journey full of highs and lows, but I am happy to say that Opa is our Christmas miracle.
He is now awake all day, breathing on his own, eating on his own, walking the halls (with a walker), and of complete lucidity. He reads the paper, and his books; he discusses his medications, and makes Christmas lists for people. He is back!
Just days ago we were still uncertain of his recovery; (he has been battling ICU psychosis) now he has blown everyone away with his progress.
Even one of his doctors admitted to him that they didn't feel he would make it...and he only tells him this now because he is certain he will now make a full recovery.
We are overjoyed and humbled.
He will still have to have another surgery in the weeks to come, and we all pray still that the next procedure will have zero complications; but for now, 1 week before Christmas, our greatest gift is Opa.
...Now let's see if he can get discharged and go home for Christmas Eve! (crosses fingers)
M.LEWIS
I am so very glad he's doing better! What a beautiful Christmas gift!
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