Thursday, September 23, 2010

WE ARE OUT OF ICU!  Started off the day today thinking it would probably be another day or so before they moved him out of ICU, but late this afternoon he was doing good and was able to move to the floor.  We have had to correct what the nurses are doing this shift a few times so we've got to stay on top of our game!  Ah!  Besides that, it's good to know that he's improving and getting stronger.  He still is at high risk for a few things and they are being very up front about that, but his progress is good and he's getting stronger each day.  The other big thing today was that the PTs worked with him to get him to sit on the side of the bed and then he stood with a walker for about 30 sec.  It was really good!  He can't have any weight on his left leg (it will be that way for a min of 3 months) so it's a challenge to hold his weight up with his upper body because he's so weak.  Yesterday was the first day he was able to use his arms for anything because they've been so sore and stiff from the impact.  He did it though and each day he'll get stronger.  God Bless ~

14 comments:

  1. WOOHOOO!!!!! Way to go Dan!

    ~Vanessa

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  2. Ohhhh my goodness!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! We still continue to pray for you both. I'm so proud of him though for keeping his chin up And trying some wouldn't be able to. We miss you all and can't wait to hear more about GODS wonderful progress. -Dezirae

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  3. God is good - All the time! Thank you God for Dan's healing! Great news and it's good to "see" him.

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  4. It is SO good to see Danny sitting on the side of the bed! So glad that he is out of ICU and continuing to improve. We continue to pray for strength and healing! Love you all! Pam and Cliff

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  5. This is wonderful new! Makes me want to shout and dance! So proud of you Dan! We will continue to pray for Your healing, for Jenni and the kids....

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  6. Just Amazing what God can do.....Dan, you look awesome..keep up the good work. Thinking and praying for you all.

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  7. PRAISE GOD Father I THANK YOU FOR THIS MIRICAL AND HEALING AND I THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE AND JESUS CHRIST. i ASK YOU TO CONTINUE BEING WITH DAN AND HIS FAMILY WE PRAISE YOUR HOLY NAME AMEN!

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  8. Seeing Dan sitting on the side of his bed was absolutely wonderful! Keep it up Dan. Praying for you and your family.

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  9. Jenni,
    Thanks for the updates and the picture. It is awesome to see the big man sitting up already. Tell him all the superintendents in SW MO are praying for him and are greatly encouraged to hear the tremendous reports.

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  10. I am so excited to see he is out of ICU that is such a miracle!! Keep up the awesome work Mr. Decker!! <3 Brandi

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  11. I'm glad to see how well he's been doing! Still praying!

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  12. You are in my prayers Dan. God is awesome. Feel his loving arms around you.
    Joleah Biellier

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