Ten days after being admitted to the ICU at the VA hospital, Bill Lewis has been moved to a private room. Some of the nurses tell us they consider it a miracle. "The hand of God has been on him," one of them said. I am not sure how frequently these doctors and nurses, who deal with death and disability and serious illness on a day-to-day basis, are able to say this. But we are so grateful for their compassionate care.
Bill is talking, beginning physical therapy, eating regular food. He still needs to regain his strength, but the progress he has made in the three days since they removed the ventilator tube from his throat has indeed been nothing short of miraculous.
Thanks to all those who follow this blog from time to time and have been praying for his recovery. Today we decided that we would remain in Highlands and rest from the many days of travel, which has been especially difficult for Bill's 82-year-old mother. I have been outside enjoying what the meteorologists called this morning "abundant sunshine" all afternoon, raking abundant leaves in our yard, and giving abundant thanks.
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