Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Off Ventilator

Good Morning! Good news .. Joyce was taken off the ventilator around 9pm last night. Tony was able to remain in the ICU until almost 10pm. Joyce was doing much better and was delighted to have that out of her throat! Tony and her talked for awhile. Tony returned to the hotel in much better spirits.
I forgot to mention yesterday, the thrill Jan (Joyce's Mom) got when she went to see Joyce for the first time in the ICU. She couldn't stop staring at the heart monitor. The heart rthym was perfect .. really looked beautiful!
We can't get to see Joyce until after 11am today. I'm sure she will be much improved from yesterday.
Art

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello and lots of love from Michigan!!! Sending all our love and prayers your way. Aunt LaRue, I think you should have a family reunion this summer so we can give them a "hug" in person... Come on.. what do ya say?? Love and kisses to all. Kimmy, Gary, Aunt Linda, Uncle Rich, and the rest of the gang. xoxoxoxoxo

Anonymous said...

So happy to hear the ventilator was taken out! I am thinking and praying for Joyce and the family! Her heartbeat must have been a awesome sight to see! She knew her mom was there. Thanks for keeping this blog updated! Tell Joyce we all LOVE her here at Banneker and can't wait till she is home! Pam Wells

Anonymous said...

HAPPY is the word for today !!
I know just how you felt ,Jan and Art; felt the same way when my daughter was in hospital and the monitors were telling a story of her recovery.
GOD answers our prayers in HIS own time.

Janice
P.S. Kimmie has a great idea,LaRue ! I had the last reunion
in 2000.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for keeping us updated. During such a stressful time for you we really appreciate the info. Our family is so happy to know that Joyce got through surgery well. Now comes the hard part recovery! Take Care.
The Williamsons

Anonymous said...

Thanks for all of the updates...I am so glad she is doing so well! Take Care and send our love!
Laurie

Mel said...

I am so happy to hear the good news. Tell her we are all sending her instructions to rest, cause we know she is a tough one to just relax and take it easy!!! Thanks for updating and can't wait to hear even more good news throughout the day.
Melissa

Denise said...

Thank you so much for the update! We are SO HAPPY to hear she is doing so well! :) Denise

Denise said...

Thank you so much for the update! We are SO HAPPY to hear she is doing so well! :) Denise

Courtney Nieman said...

Joyce I'm so happy to hear you are doing well. Just think, before long you will be swimming and dancing with Ashley. :o) Ashley, I hope you are doing well also. Let me know if either of you need anything.

Anonymous said...

We are so happy that everything is going well. You are still on the prayer chain at church, Joyce!! Ashley, your church family is here for you, too! Let us know if we can take you anywhere or do anything for anyone in the family.
Barb

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear you are off the ventilator, Joyce! Small steps at a time! I, too, know how hard it is to make you rest and relax......whenever i would talk to you on the phone, or see you, you were always saying how late you were up doing this and doing that. Now is the time to take it easy so you can get back to being your busy self with Ashley and Tony and your great big perfect heartbeat! Luv ya', restnow lady!