i believe that ed will eventually recover

I had a fascinating conversation with Dr. Bill Locy, a well-known neuro-psychologist, in mid-February, just before Ed was moved from Select Hospital to Monaco Parkway. At that time, I said that I didn't know God's plan for Ed yet. Dr. Locy told me that at some point, it would become very, very clear to me, and that my certainty of knowledge would be much greater than my current uncertainty.

I have been feeling more and more that God's plan is to have Ed recover, and I became very certain of that last Thursday. I have no idea of when or how. Ed has shown no significant improvements, but I still feel very clear about this.

So, we're just continuing to love him and talk with him and pray.

Ed is currently recovering from a relatively mild case of pneumonia, which is a common problem in his situation. They are giving him antibiotics, and he is now coughing very little. His temperature is also staying normal, which is a good sign. He definitely hasn't given up, and we haven't either.

Please feel free to visit and talk with Ed. We all very much appreciate your prayers and caring!

ed's ready for visitors at monaco parkway

Ed got the all clear from the hospital - no infection at all, temperature has been good, so he was taken out of "isolation" at the hospital and transferred this afternoon back to Monaco Parkway (same room - 128).

It's good to get him back at Monaco Parkway because they do much more in the way of physical therapy to maintain his range of motion, and it does feel cozier.

So, please feel free to stop in and talk with him. Our notebook for visitors is on one of the little tables in the corner.

I guess I should mention that Ed's resistance is pretty low, so if anyone feels at all unwell, it would be better to visit at a different time.

Continued good thoughts and prayers are much appreciated!

still in hospital

Ed developed a fever, so they kept him a little longer to check out what might be causing the fever. They thought he might have some kind of infection associated with aspirating the food into his lungs, so they gave him some IV antibiotics.

They also gave him a second type of antibiotics, and it turns out he had an allergic reaction to it, so he looked a lot like he had a pretty bad case of sunburn on Sunday.

Today he looks normal again, but is still running a lower fever, so I'm not sure what the plan is for his discharge. Since he does have a fever, he is still in isolation - mask and gloves.

By the way, the noro virus is a stomach virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea, so it's likely that the virus caused Ed to vomit and it got into his lungs.

So, continuing prayers and good thoughts are much appreciated!