Day 3. Mikele says things are about the same. They've been taking Dorothy off the coma-inducing sedative for a few minutes every morning, to check for signs that her brain wants to wake up, but have seen no signs yet. The doc says that with brain patients, there is often a lack of thermal control by the hypothalamus, which explains why she's been going through some major temperature swings. They're managing her temperature with special blankets for cooling and heating.
The kind and thoughtful people who have visited with Bob and Mikele have been very helpful and encouraging. Bob and Mikele really appreciate the opportunity to take a few minutes away from the ICU for a short visit.
When looking out the only window in the ICU waiting room, a visitor can see only one building - the apartment where Tyler lives. His apartment window is visible from there. Mikele says, "How cool is that?" Tyler has been making regular visits - strangely it's always at lunchtime.
Bob and Mikele covet your prayers, especially for the next 24 hours, because this time period is especially crucial for Dorothy.
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Mikele, my prayers are with you and your family during this tramatic time. I will pray that you continue to have hope because sometimes faith and hope go hand in hand and you need to continue to have both. Know that Dorothy is in many hearts and prayers right now.
sandy murry
our daughter Nancy Day speaks of your family often. And you have all been in our prayers.
God is with you.
Especially Dorothy.
Sincerely,
Phyllis and Byron Martin
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