[meteorite-list] Update on Walter

From: Walter Branch <waltbranch_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:48:08 -0500
Message-ID: <050301c74b23$2ec68850$6101a8c0_at_BranchFamily>

Hello Everyone,

First, let me thank you for all of the e-mails. I have been printing them
out so that Walter can see them when he is better. I just returned from the
hospital. Walter had a tracheotomy today. He is still on the ventilator so
he will not be able to talk but at least he will be able to form words
better so maybe I can understand him easier. His kidney functioning is just
a tad better than yesterday. For those of you who know the terms, his
creatnine level went from 3.5 to 2.9. We want it to be 1.5 or lower. The
chest tube was removed yesterday and the cervical collar was removed this
morning. He is able to move better now. He is still very sedated due to
agitation and pain. On Monday, I did get to talk to him and he could nod
"yes" and "no". I told him that I was e-mailing all of you and he nodded
that he understood. As he gets better I am sure he will tell me or indicate
what I should tell you but for now I just wanted him to know how many people
are thinking and praying for him.

Rebekah went to the pediatrician yesterday and got a clean bill of health.
She goes to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow to check the pelvic fracture.
She is moving around so well she tires herself out before she realizes.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I know that is
what is making the difference in Walter's still being alive and in his
recovery.

Thank you for all that you have done!
Sabrina Branch
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Received on Wed 07 Feb 2007 08:48:08 PM PST