Upate on Jerry…..

He just went down to have his MRI and CAT scans done. Hopefully we will be able to get those reports tonight and they are good news!!! Keeping our fingers crossed and our prayers lifted!

UPDATE on Jerry: Neuro was quite upset about the sediation levels dad is being kept at. They have told trauma to wean him immediately so they can do a neuro assessment. His breathing test went well (over 2 hours). So far his other issues are clearing up. His facial fractures have been repaired. His lungs are sounding great. His abrasions are healing. Neurologically, there has been no responses other than to pain. He can not follow any commands, open eyes, nod, wiggle toes, ect.  Pray that he will wake up soon and that his neuro eval goes well!

Thank you for the posts, emails, phone calls, and lunch (Laura!). You have all been great.

thankyou for your updates on your Dad.  Just keep on talking a blue streak to him.  I believe that way deep down, a voice he knows will help him. 

He is def a tough guy, and we all are praying for his gaining back himself.

Bonnie Lea

Update on Jerry: very little change. Physically doing well. Face is healing, lungs are sounding good, BP holding steady. His white count is a little elevated today. They are doing a culture on some phylem. Still waiting on a Neuro assessment. Dad is continuing to improve in little ways everyday. Mom wants to thank each of you for your prayers. She is encouraged by reading your posts. Keep praying.

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know how your dad is doing. He holds such a special place in so many of our hearts. Please tell him how much he means to us.

All good thoughts of recovery and strength for you all.

Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know how your dad is doing. He holds such a special place in so many of our hearts. Please tell him how much he means to us.

All good thoughts of recovery and strength for you all.

Update on Jerry: very little change. Physically doing well. Face is healing, lungs are sounding good, BP holding steady. His white count is a little elevated today. They are doing a culture on some phylem. Still waiting on a Neuro assessment. Dad is continuing to improve in little ways everyday. Mom wants to thank each of you for your prayers. She is encouraged by reading your posts. Keep praying.

UPDATE: no better no worse……….I wait waiting!!!! Doc's say they are doing everything. One good thing, they checked his eyes this morning and they don't think he will lose either one. I take that….but I want more good news…..keep those prayers coming!

UPDATE: dad opened his left eye on his own. It responded to light and he blinked. It's a big step from where we were!!! we are very excited!!!!!

side note: we may need legal counsel (to obtain a guardianship over dad and things like that) if anyone knows a lawyer that would maybe do pro bono work or something we could use their contact info.

Thank you!

Check with the social workers at the hospital.  There may be legal services available in the city.  I'm praying for your dad and your family.

Jerry from Cape Cod

we talked with the social services here at the hospital but since they are from out of state they couldn't do much…like this is a first for them???!!! My brother may have found something. We will see. Thanks

we talked with the social services here at the hospital but since they are from out of state they couldn't do much…like this is a first for them???!!! My brother may have found something. We will see. Thanks

Check with the social workers at the hospital.  There may be legal services available in the city.  I'm praying for your dad and your family.

Jerry from Cape Cod

UPDATE: dad opened his left eye on his own. It responded to light and he blinked. It's a big step from where we were!!! we are very excited!!!!!

side note: we may need legal counsel (to obtain a guardianship over dad and things like that) if anyone knows a lawyer that would maybe do pro bono work or something we could use their contact info.

Thank you!

UPDATE: no better no worse……….I wait waiting!!!! Doc's say they are doing everything. One good thing, they checked his eyes this morning and they don't think he will lose either one. I take that….but I want more good news…..keep those prayers coming!

UPDATE: dad is off his antibotics, off Cardene (for BP), almost completely off sedation. He is not aggitated (as he was when they took him off sediation before). He is opening and moving his left eye. The doctor was much more positive of his physical recovery. Still have questions as to his brain function. Things are moving in the right direction!! Praise GOD!!!!

UPDATE: dad is off his antibotics, off Cardene (for BP), almost completely off sedation. He is not aggitated (as he was when they took him off sediation before). He is opening and moving his left eye. The doctor was much more positive of his physical recovery. Still have questions as to his brain function. Things are moving in the right direction!! Praise GOD!!!!

dad is off the vent, breathing on his own! he was able to follow commands from the Neuro doctor this morning. Trauma doc said he is very encouraged at dad's progress and is seeing lots of good things happening!!! YEAH DAD!!!!!! keep praying…God is listening!!!!

This is great to hear.  will keep up the prayers for Jerry.

This is great to hear.  will keep up the prayers for Jerry.

Thanks so much for the updates.  Sending good thoughts and prayers for this special guy, and best wishes to all of your family.

Jim in Denver

Thanks so much for the updates.  Sending good thoughts and prayers for this special guy, and best wishes to all of your family.

Jim in Denver

Great news!! Give him a great big hug for me.

Linda

Great news!! Give him a great big hug for me.

Linda

This is terrific news! Thanks for keeping us updated. My thoughts are with you and your family … and of course, Jerry.

This is terrific news! Thanks for keeping us updated. My thoughts are with you and your family … and of course, Jerry.

dad is off the vent, breathing on his own! he was able to follow commands from the Neuro doctor this morning. Trauma doc said he is very encouraged at dad's progress and is seeing lots of good things happening!!! YEAH DAD!!!!!! keep praying…God is listening!!!!

Tanya, thanks so much for letting us know! You've made my day.

Tell that feisty old man we love him, and to get better soon. The mel board needs him!

Laura

Great Going Jerry

keep on getting better and soon you will be bossing everyone around, and back here to where you are needed.  I am so happy to hear about you indicating you must use the facilities…..  (better that way)   yeahhhhhh

Bonnie Lea

Great Going Jerry

keep on getting better and soon you will be bossing everyone around, and back here to where you are needed.  I am so happy to hear about you indicating you must use the facilities…..  (better that way)   yeahhhhhh

Bonnie Lea

Tanya, thanks so much for letting us know! You've made my day.

Tell that feisty old man we love him, and to get better soon. The mel board needs him!

Laura

Tanya! I am crying right now from reading your note! Your dad has proven to us over and oveir again what a tremendous fighter he is. This is such wonderful wonderful news.

Please let him know that all of us in his MPIP family are thrilled!

dian in spokane 

Tanya! I am crying right now from reading your note! Your dad has proven to us over and oveir again what a tremendous fighter he is. This is such wonderful wonderful news.

Please let him know that all of us in his MPIP family are thrilled!

dian in spokane 

Unbelievable!  Best news I've heard in awhile!  Tell your dad to leave those nurses alone!

Linda

Unbelievable!  Best news I've heard in awhile!  Tell your dad to leave those nurses alone!

Linda

WOW!  Brings a tear to my eye……what a fighter!!!  Best wishes to your family.  Prayers have been answered….

Hi Jerry!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Always,

Jim

WOW!  Brings a tear to my eye……what a fighter!!!  Best wishes to your family.  Prayers have been answered….

Hi Jerry!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best Always,

Jim

Oh Tanya, I'm crying tears of joy for your family (for all of us too; we miss him terribly).   Sending hugs from Canada, xxlinda

Oh Tanya, I'm crying tears of joy for your family (for all of us too; we miss him terribly).   Sending hugs from Canada, xxlinda

Prayers seem to be working.  How wonderful.  Good luck.  Hope he keeps improving.

Prayers seem to be working.  How wonderful.  Good luck.  Hope he keeps improving.

This is wonderful news!!! So happy to hear that there is continued improvement.  Yep, your dad is tough alright!  Val

This is wonderful news!!! So happy to hear that there is continued improvement.  Yep, your dad is tough alright!  Val

Goooooo, Jerry, Goooooo!!!  Praying for complete healing, guy!  Hang in there, and please give your family big ol' hugz when ya can for keeping us updated!! 

*hugz* and love…

~Lisa~ 

Goooooo, Jerry, Goooooo!!!  Praying for complete healing, guy!  Hang in there, and please give your family big ol' hugz when ya can for keeping us updated!! 

*hugz* and love…

~Lisa~ 

Great news!  Very happy to know he's pulled through. 

Great news!  Very happy to know he's pulled through. 

Whoohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cyn

UPDATE: on Friday dad was very tired. we had trouble waking him and thought he was taking a turn for the worse but on Saturday he did great. dad tried to talk and write us notes. He was able to point to the picture chart to ask us the time and date. He moved everything he was asked to move on command. They got him out of bed (first time in 2 weeks). He stood up and shuffled to his chair where he was able to sit for an hour. He is in a sitting position right now (Sunday morning). They have downsized his TRACT tubing and will try a different vent this morning and see if we can get him talking….not sure that's a good idea!! LOL. The doc's are amazed at his progress…but those of us that know him knew he could do this….cancer can't get him and neither can that horse! Praise God. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support!

Thanks for the good news Tanya.

Thanks for the good news Tanya.

I am pleased to hear your father is improving and hope he keeps doing so.
Janet

I am pleased to hear your father is improving and hope he keeps doing so.
Janet

UPDATE: on Friday dad was very tired. we had trouble waking him and thought he was taking a turn for the worse but on Saturday he did great. dad tried to talk and write us notes. He was able to point to the picture chart to ask us the time and date. He moved everything he was asked to move on command. They got him out of bed (first time in 2 weeks). He stood up and shuffled to his chair where he was able to sit for an hour. He is in a sitting position right now (Sunday morning). They have downsized his TRACT tubing and will try a different vent this morning and see if we can get him talking….not sure that's a good idea!! LOL. The doc's are amazed at his progress…but those of us that know him knew he could do this….cancer can't get him and neither can that horse! Praise God. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support!

Whoohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cyn

Continued good vibes to you, Jerry!

Continued good vibes to you, Jerry!

Continued good vibes to you, Jerry!

Continued good vibes to you, Jerry!

UPDATE: WOOHOO!!! dad got up and stood and took 2 step on his own. He has asked for ice cream and a list of the meds they have him on (in that order!). The docs have okayed a move out of ICU and to a regular room (in the Neuro ward). He is doing amazing!!! They are going to get physical therapy up to start working with him tomorrow. Thank you everyone for everything!!

Tanya, thanks so much for keeping us posted! Your dad is such an important part of this board. I'm just so glad  (but not at all surprised) to hear that he is doing so well! Please tell him I'm thinking of him!

Laura

So very glad to see that Jerry is fighting the good fight. I hope he gets his requested ice creme and lots of it. Expect him up and back to his old self in no time.

Great news Jerry, keep it up.

Michele

UPDATE: Dad has been moved to Colorado Springs, he is at a long term rehab hospital, today he brushed his teeth by himself (it's the little things that excite us!!!) He is still quite confused, his long term memory is right on but his short term is foggy, he has trouble finding the right words and expressing himself, I know my daddy is in there but I don't know how long it will take to get him back to normal, well as normal as he was! LOL

keep praying and sending healing vibes his way!

tanya,

thanks so much, again, for keeping us updated. I am overjoyed that jerry has been moved to a long term care facility.

If you are comfortable with it, it would be great if you could share an address with us where we can send cards or notes to jerry.

I'm sure this will be a very difficult time for the whole family as jerry tries to relearn skills, but I'll bet things will come along much faster now that he's been moved to the rehab center. The fact that he's doing things like brushing his teeth is SO encouraging! A couple of weeks ago, I was worried he wouldn't regain consciousness!

Please tell him hello from me! and let him know that all of his MPIP friends are rooting for him, and looking forward to the day he is able to type and post a note for himself!

best to you and yours!

dian in spokane

tanya,

thanks so much, again, for keeping us updated. I am overjoyed that jerry has been moved to a long term care facility.

If you are comfortable with it, it would be great if you could share an address with us where we can send cards or notes to jerry.

I'm sure this will be a very difficult time for the whole family as jerry tries to relearn skills, but I'll bet things will come along much faster now that he's been moved to the rehab center. The fact that he's doing things like brushing his teeth is SO encouraging! A couple of weeks ago, I was worried he wouldn't regain consciousness!

Please tell him hello from me! and let him know that all of his MPIP friends are rooting for him, and looking forward to the day he is able to type and post a note for himself!

best to you and yours!

dian in spokane

UPDATE: Dad has been moved to Colorado Springs, he is at a long term rehab hospital, today he brushed his teeth by himself (it's the little things that excite us!!!) He is still quite confused, his long term memory is right on but his short term is foggy, he has trouble finding the right words and expressing himself, I know my daddy is in there but I don't know how long it will take to get him back to normal, well as normal as he was! LOL

keep praying and sending healing vibes his way!

So very glad to see that Jerry is fighting the good fight. I hope he gets his requested ice creme and lots of it. Expect him up and back to his old self in no time.

Great news Jerry, keep it up.

Michele

Tanya, thanks so much for keeping us posted! Your dad is such an important part of this board. I'm just so glad  (but not at all surprised) to hear that he is doing so well! Please tell him I'm thinking of him!

Laura

Thanks for the update Tanya,

Good to hear that your father is doing so well.  He is being kept in our prayers.

John

Thanks for the update Tanya,

Good to hear that your father is doing so well.  He is being kept in our prayers.

John

UPDATE: WOOHOO!!! dad got up and stood and took 2 step on his own. He has asked for ice cream and a list of the meds they have him on (in that order!). The docs have okayed a move out of ICU and to a regular room (in the Neuro ward). He is doing amazing!!! They are going to get physical therapy up to start working with him tomorrow. Thank you everyone for everything!!

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you can send mail to Jerry Ellis co: Tracey Ellis 201 Oriole St, Fountain, Co 80817

UPDATE: dad got some wheels today! I was able to take him on a walk around the ward while he sat in a wheelchair. They did a mini balance test where he stood and the therapist gently pushed him from different angles. Tomorrow he is going to get to try walking with a walker! and….he got his ICECREAM!!! He is still confused easily but is making incredible headway! 

UPDATE: dad got some wheels today! I was able to take him on a walk around the ward while he sat in a wheelchair. They did a mini balance test where he stood and the therapist gently pushed him from different angles. Tomorrow he is going to get to try walking with a walker! and….he got his ICECREAM!!! He is still confused easily but is making incredible headway!