Joye's Update 4/30/08

Andrew had a little harder day today. He wasn't able to sleep well last night as he got a new roommate and they were working hard all night getting him settled. I think it should be quieter for him tonight as everyone is settled now. He is spiking fevers again too, so that has him a bit worn out as well. He breathed on C-Pap all day and the respiratory therapist told me tonight that it's the plan to try and keep that going as much as possible, even at night when he's sleeping. They won't start tonight as he's still so tired and has a fever. Fevers pretty much come with the territory with a spinal cord injury (so I hear). The spinal cord regulates body temperature and when there's an injury, body temperature fluctuates constantly. They have done numerous cultures (almost daily), and he doesn't have infection anywhere . . . it's just something that's going to be this way for a while. Other than that, we're just anxiously awaiting tomorrow's visit from Craig Hospital. In fact, everyone around here is anxious; you'd think the President was coming. Everyone keeps coming in wishing Andrew good luck. They're all very excited for him. I know that if it's meant to be for Andrew, then he will be there. Good Night and God Bless. Joye