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Keeping the good updates coming!

11/16/2017

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Hello everyone, we have some good updates to share with you! At around 230, we got to see dad after he was brought up to his room. Even though his eyes were closed, he could tell we were there and was able to squeeze our hands and nod to answer questions - awesome progress.

Over the next few hours, he wrote a few messages to us (and cracked a joke!). His breathing numbers got to a point where they were comfortable removing his breathing tube, which is a big relief to him. He is now able to speak quietly and seems alert. He said he feels like he got hit by a train ("wham" was the word he used). Probably a fair description.  We are doing our best to help him combat dry mouth and throat from the breathing tube and liquid restrictions using ice chips.  He says the pain when he's resting is a 1 of 10, but the pain when coughing or moving his arms is higher.  He's in and out a bit as he dozes off, sleep and rest is the best thing so we are happy when that is possible.  Nurse Francesca is taking good care of him.

He was super thrilled to hear all the comments and well wishes. The three of us are so happy and thankful he is progressing well - he is a rockstar! Please keep praying for a successful recovery as we keep checking off the milestones.

Love to all,
Andrew, Abby, and Leslie
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Jenothy
11/16/2017 06:14:36 pm

Singing praises! Glad to hear he is doing well and receiving such good care. He is a loved man, by many. Prayers continue for healing, comfort and strength.

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Penny & John
11/16/2017 06:26:49 pm

This is wonderful news! Prayers continue for all of you as Dale moves into recovery mode.

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Douglas N Fuller
11/16/2017 06:38:22 pm

Prayers and good wishes continuing. Thanks for the updates.

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Doris and Duane
11/16/2017 07:20:01 pm

Thanks so much for posting this update - glad at least he was able to quickly have the breathing tube out. Give him a kiss from us! Thanks for posting this update - love to you all!

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Patricia Entrekin
11/16/2017 07:27:30 pm

Bill and I are rejoicing with this news. Our prayers continue for an excellent and uneventful recovery. We know you are all relieved that this portion of his journey is over and it is certainly worth celebrating this milestone. Well done Dale! God bless you, your family and the surgical team.

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Eldon Rebhorn
11/16/2017 07:39:28 pm

Good job!!! Keep the ice chips flowing. Many people from Franklin send prayers and concerns. Don't want power suggestion (perhaps don't even tell him), but avoid sneezing--ouch.

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Cindy Sokol
11/16/2017 08:38:27 pm

Great news! Glad to hear Dale is making so much progress and the milestones keep getting checked off! We continue to pray for a smooth recovery. Love to all from Cliff and I!!

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Margie
11/16/2017 08:53:12 pm

Loretta and I are continuing prayers. So happy to hear he got his breathing tube out--nobody likes those! Rest and quiet are important!

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Tucker & Carmen
11/16/2017 09:20:03 pm

Awesome news Andrew. We are so glad things went well and are progressing. We will continue to pray for your dad and his continued recovery.

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mick pecoraro
11/17/2017 09:56:34 am

Awesome news.

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Jana
3/3/2018 10:23:11 am

Hi, here is Jana from the Czech Republic, Central Europe. I know Dale from when he worked @IBM. Being a fantastic mentor he had an important impact to my career. I was looking at what Dale is doing to see hiw he is and say hello. Found this blog. Wish him the fast recovery and all the best to whole family!

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