UPDATE 4 WE'VE SEEN HER!!!

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We just returned from SICU where we saw Nancy for the first time since surgery!  Her eyes were slightly open and before I left I quietly told her I loved her and that she did great and her eyes opened a little wider and turned toward me.  Of course, she is on a respirator with tubes in her mouth.  Those may, or may not, come out tomorrow...it's all different from patient to patient.  It was just such a relief to see her again and to know that the incredible staff here at UPMC are monitoring her around the clock and have been so patient and eager to explain the visiting procedures and explain anything we don't understand.  

Ann, Scott, and Leslie have gone back to the apartment for the night.   I will remain here...there is just no way I am willing to leave this hospital tonight!  I will go back in to see her one more time before the visiting hours end at 10 PM.  The nurse that is monitoring her has my cell phone number and will call me if anything at all comes up during the night, but, so far, all is going pretty much the way it normally would for a double lung transplant patient.  

So I am going to sign out for tonight and post again tomorrow morning after I have seen her again.  Bless you all for your incredible caring and support for ALL of us, but especially for our Nancy...she truly has made a difference in all our lives and her will to live is strong!

Love to all,
Nancy's Dad
Vance

Comments

Anonymous said…
Oh Nancy, you have gotten your miracle!!!!! I am just in awe and so excited and happy for you and of course your family xo I knew you could do it, and like your Daddy said, your will to live is so strong and it will get you through this with flying colors! You and your family are continually in my thoughts and prayers!!! My friends and family are thinking about you all and praying for you as well!!!!!!!!

I love you so much!
Lara
December 10, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Amy Deahr said…
Oh, I am so thankful and relieved to hear she is doing well. The next part of her journey can begin. Try to get some rest, I am sure it was a very long day for evryone. Know we are thinking of you all.

We love you Nancy!

Love,
Amy
December 10, 2008 at 9:28 PM
Blomquist Blog said…
Yipee! She is even responding to you! How awesome! I know that Nancy is in the best of care at UPMC and we couldn't be more thankful! I am so glad that you all go to see her. When you see her tomorrow, please squeeze her hand for me and tell her that I love her! I am so overcome right now with joy and thanksgiving! God is so Great!

God Bless you Vance. Get some much needed rest. We love you all and look forward to more posts tomorrow!

All our love,

Debbie
December 10, 2008 at 9:29 PM
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