Philip seems to be a little bit more responsive. Sometimes he will nod his head when asked a question but he is also a little confused, probably from encephalopathy. The staff tells me that this is a step up so I am thrilled. The doctors feel that he is on the road and one of these days very soon I will walk into the room and he will respond to me and be able to sit up a little. Weakness continues to be a concern for me. But the doctors aren’t yet talking about that. They started feeling him through a tube today, remembering that it has been nearly two weeks since he has had anything at all to eat. We continue to look forward to better days.
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I hate that Phil is having to go through all this. Once he starts getting some nutrition with the tube, maybe his strength will return and he will be able to respond more.
Thinking of all of you during this Chanukah season, and looking forward to good news.
Dear Sperlings: I am so glad that you are having a better day. It is the little things that really count!! I will miss your faces today and I will pray for all of you. Love, Cindi Powell
I think of you every day. I am hoping this is the turning point for Uncle Philt and things will start getting better every day. We miss you so very much. Prayers and love to all of you. Julie Powell