Uncle John is still improving slowly each day. He still has many challenges that lay ahead, but he and his family continue to take it one at a time. The most immediate challenge is trying allow him to wake up, but also helping him to stay relaxed so he does not tear his sternum open again. The doctors are also trying to wean him off the ventilator. This is also a big challenge as he was recieving 100% of his oxygen from this machine since his surgery. On a positive note, his fever is down, which means if he did have an infection in the lungs, it is definitely improving.
We need to continue to pray for his lungs that they can grow a strong as his heart has become! Isn't it amazing that after everything that John has been through, his heart is still beating strong!! As time goes on, it is easy to forget what brought us here in the first place. The original issue surrounded John's heart, and now this is the strongest organ in his body, and is helping to keep his other issues in check. It is so amazing how God takes one problem and uses it to show how truly wonderous He can be. Although, it seems like John keeps facing problem after problem, we need to remember that God really does provide what we need; without Uncle John's healthy heart, these 'bumps' in the road would be more like mountains!
Aunt Maureen told me today that despite all John has been through, it amazes her how sweet he still is, and how big his heart really is. According to her, Uncle John tries to give everyone who visits him a little something, whether it is a hug, a kiss, a smile, or simply opening his eyes to say hello. What a powerful gift to receive from such a miraculous man!
Let's all continue to lift both Uncle John and his family up in our prayers. The power of prayer truly is undeniable, and for many of us who live far away our prayers are the best gift we can give to UNcle John!
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Bridget, this is a great blog! I will be praying for your uncle and family!
ReplyDeleteThe rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, but it did not collapse because its foundation was on the rock.
ReplyDelete-Matthew 7:25
We truly walk by faith and not fear, trusting that our Sovereign Lord is using all things for good to those like Uncle John and his family who are called according to His purposes. Romans 8:28
ReplyDeleteThank you for these updates!We speak with Kerry often and think the whole Hannan family is amazing. We will continue to pray for strength for John and the family to withstand all that they are going through. Love, Peggy and the Murrays/Sheridans
ReplyDeleteI think of John everyday. Last night I was helping coach some kids at the Laytonsville Gym. John was one of several adult basketball players that met at that gym once a week, many years ago. John's precise baseline shots from the corner rarely missed the center of the basket. We all had fun as we played like we were kids for that hour.
ReplyDeleteJohn and I and his brothers often play golf during the summer. I'm looking forward to playing golf with John, soon.. Hal