It's been a week since the end of the lung transplant operation...and a week of holding our collective breath, willing him to be well. Michael is just starting to wake, slowly. He seems to be making friends with his new lungs. His surgeon tells us these new lungs are "excellent"! Just like Michael to have the best. A very good place to start!
Although he is unable to speak at the moment, he is showing signs of recognition by blinking his eyes a little and gently squeezing our hand. Each gesture seems like a gift!
The highlight is when he raises his expressive, bushy brows! We just know he has so much to tell us!
We rejoice in each small accomplishment, knowing the Herculean effort Michael makes to give us hope. We are all so very proud of him!
Stephanie, Kate and I, along with his sisters Lesley and Heather, who are with us each day now, are grateful for the kindness, cards and constant prayers you continue to send us for Michael's recovery.
We need you there for him.....it's still early in the ballgame.
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Mike and family,
How wonderful that you are keeping us up to date like this. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Loved the picture of Michael raising his wonderful eyebrows to share a moment of connection with you.
Hugs to him!
Gail Johnson Morris. xoxo
(Mike and I worked on a complex OD project last year - he taught me a great deal. He was so supportive and incredibly generous with his knowledge.)
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