Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Morning Update

Good Morning everyone, we have the news you all have been waiting for.....they removed his breathing tube this morning with Kathy (mom) and I at his side and he is alert and talking. He is still in a good deal of pain, as one would expect and is getting good drugs. More rest is in store for him today but there was talk of getting some of his lines out and getting him into a chair. More to come on when and if this happens, but we all can let out a big sigh and crack a smile.
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8 comments:

  1. Marshall FamilyFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Wonderful!!!!....I will be sure to smoke a cigar today to celebrate!!!

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  2. E. J.February 17, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    That a boy Mike! You'll be directing the situation in no time. Great news!!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Whew! Great news! Thanks so much for the update....Patrick, you're doing great with the blog....give your Mom a hug for me..Thinking of all of you. Mike is so lucky to have such a great group supporting him--look at all the comments on this blog. Wow!!
    Love to you all - Sue & Jon

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  4. babztayFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:21 PM

    DKT sez: This is absolutely wonderful, but then we knew the "tuff guy" would sail right through it. So glad the endo tube is out although the major journals all concur that the "tube" is one of the real joys of open heart surgery. Love to all including " drug boy". Kathy, I know it is a great initial relief to you. Be well. Tell Mike the prayers certainly didn't hurt.

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  5. Jerry EFebruary 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Thanks Patrick for sharing the updates with the
    swarms of folk out here rooting for a successful surgery and a quick recovery for your dad. Lots
    of rejoicing by all of us who know and love Mike.
    Please tell your mom and bro. that all at the Erway household send our best for Mike and all of
    you. We are so happy to hear the good news. Keep it up Mike.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Thanks Pat for updates, looks like all prayers have been answered for our Irish Buddy!! Look forward to seeing Mike back home and in TC his presence is always appreciated. Tell Mike keep up the good work as he is loved and missed back home. ron Cassle

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Great News, and now I can take down my Lady of Guadalupe shrine. I tried my best to translate the 12:45 update containing the "&@&@&@&@" and, with the help of an old 1981 Nolan's Reference Dictionary, think that he was either referring to the republicans' objections to the latest stimulus package or our ideas for a tv and leather chairs in the store. It was a difficult translation without the help of either hand gestures or inflection. I'll try again later. Julie & I are so happy about the news that we could &@&@&@. Our best to Mike and you all... his great support group.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Great news... The world could ill afford to lose a really good man, let alone a really good Democrat...

    Tom

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