Jeff Head Update May 2, 2010 [Update at #126]

5/2/10 | Gail Head

[Gail_Head]

Jeff is finally "waking up" from the Friday surgery. The swelling has gone WAY down except for one hand. They took his breathing tube out this afternoon and he is talking to me (albeit VERY softly). I was reading him some of the posts and he said to ask everyone to pray for water. He is VERY thirsty and can't have any water until tomorrow. =(

He still is pretty immobile and has lots of drain tubes coming from everywhere. The pain meds are working at keeping him comfortable, but since he just got off the breathing tube, they don't want him sleeping much and have decreased the dose a little for the time being.

There's not a whole lot to report, but I thought you all would like to know that he is MUCH better than he was yesterday.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Give him a kiss for us all.
:-)

[Vigilanteman]

Thanks for your update. I’ll add my prayers for a fully recovery. Jeff and his writing are a treasure to this forum. I’m sure his actions in living are an even greater treasure to his family and all whose lives he touches even more directly than those of us who enjoy his writing.

[TheWriterTX]

Dear Gail:

Thanks so much for the update. Prayers for you and Jeff!!

God is holding you both close to Him.

[basil]

Y’all continue to be in my prayers. I’m expecting a miracle to happen any day now.................

[ninergold3]

Praise God.

[LonePalm]

More prayers up.

Notre père, qui êtes aux cieux!
Que votre nom soit sanctificié. Que votre règne vienne.
Que votre volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donnez-nous aujourd'hui notre poindre ce jour.
Pardonnez-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux, qui nous ont offensés,
et ne nous soumetez pas à la tentation, mais délivrez-nous du mal.
Car c'est à toi qu'appartiènne, le régne, la puissance et la gloire, pour les siècles des siècles.
Amen.

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.

Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

[blueyon]

prayers for Jeff, you and your family. May God bless you, continue to give you strength and endurance and may Jeff receive a fast healing.
I just want to say thank you for taking the time when you are dealing with so much to give us freepers (and facebook) friend updates..........

[Gail_Head]

It helps that I can take my computer into the ICU and log on. =)

[Paradox]

Thanks for the update Gail. Tell Jeff that we love him and are pulling hard for him. He is an inspiration to us all.

[MsLady]

Lord, comfort Jeff with living water, both physically and mentally. I pray for quick recover and give all who are treating Jeff wisdom. Comfort Gail and give her peace through all of this. In Jesus precious name, Amen.

[Gail_Head]

It’s not just water...it’s anything in his stomach right now. No ice chips, no water, no popcicles. Unless the doctor does rounds this afternoon and says he can have something, he has to wait until tomorrow, which is an eternity to him right now.

[Bigg Red]

Prayers continuel. Thank you for the update.

[rbmillerjr]

The thirst for water is a good sign of inner strength.

Prayers for Jeff and yourself up and out.

May water and popsickles quench his thirst soon.

I was in ICU a few years ago and apparently begged and begged a nurse for a ginger ale. She sneaked me a sip and I threw up for half an hour.

Tell him it is worth the wait.

[bray]

Prayers for the Lord’s healing and strength.

Pray for America

[LucyJo]

Oh, my! That is difficult, and to not be able to even doze off to sleep to get his mind off of it!
Hopefully, the doc will tell him he can have something to alleviate his misery this afternoon. I pray so.

[Ditter]

He is getting intravenous fluids and nutrients to keep his blood sugar steady I am sure. Right? My husband had an intestinal problem last year and he had nothing by mouth for 3 days with a pump down his throat to make sure he had no secretions in his stomach. It was very hard. My prayers for Jeff and you during this very difficult time.

[Al B.]

Continued prayers for Jeff...

[Big_Harry]

I’ve been concerned about Jeff, and do appreciate your update. He is in our prayers.

[gorush]

Get well, Jeff.

[buschbaby]

Prayers up for both of you. Thanks for the update.