Posted on 01/24/2007 10:24:26 PM PST by mhking
To update everyone on what is going on...
We've gotten some good news. Rick was moved yesterday to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago.
First off, Northwestern, specifically, is a well-known and respected stroke trauma center (including their Center for Vascular Disease), and is the home of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, which is one of the top rehab facilities out there as well.
Once he got there, they started redoing all the tests that were done at Little Company of Mary, and then some, to try to find the cause of the stroke.
We are by no means out of the woods, but things are indeed looking up.
Before being moved, he had yanked his feeding tube out of his nose -- twice. Once he got settled in over at Northwestern, he didn't do it any more. Obviously, whatever they did there was more comfortable.
In addition, Northwestern is the home of the sports medicine facilities for the Bears and the Bulls. Which means they are accustomed to the notion of a 6'3", 375# man in a hospital bed -- or in other words, they were able to put him in a larger bed, so he'd be more comfortable.
My sister was due in there about an hour ago; she'll stay until Tuesday. I'm presently planning on flying in Thursday morning, and staying until Saturday night. The two of us will most likely plan on going back in another month or so for a longer period in order to help our parents out once he gets out of the hospital.
Keep those prayers going. They're helping. And thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for the prayers and notes and positive thoughts. Their help has been immeasurable.
God is Able.
Prayers for you, Rick and the rest of your family.
Many, many prayers for all of you, Michael.
Michael has an update in 161!!
Prayers......
Thank you Howlin!
my prayers are with your brother, you and your family, my friend.
Prayers continuing for Rick....and you and your family. Thanks for the update. God Bless...
Thanks for the update, Mike. Truly, prayer is a powerful thing.
A candle for the wonderful King family tomorrow along with the prayers. Thanks so much for the good news update.
re; 161
God is able indeed!!!
Lean completely on God. Pray incessantly.
Thank Him for every little blessing.
I await more good news!
love,
MeekMom
Adding my prayer for your brother, you, and your families.
Michael...I will offer prayers for your brother's quick and complete recovery. God Bless You and Yours.
Texas sized prayers up for Rick, you and your family.
sleuth
Prayers for Rick, you and your family.
Prayers and best wishes, Michael.
Thank you for taking the time to update us and thank you for the ping. Continued prayers.
I am so glad to hear this update. Please keep me updated as time warrants. I expect to hear even better news next time : ) See if he's getting massaged. Feet, legs, arms, hands, etc.
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