I stopped by the hospital for a really brief visit a short while ago. Helen and Chris are in really great spirits and I think are very encouraged by the great reports they've received from the surgeons and hospital staff who've said Max did very well. They were able to see Max (still asleep) shortly after the procedure and his color was good and aside from all the machines and tubes and what not, he just seemed to be doing as well as the doctors and everyone had hoped for. When I was there, they were within 30 minutes or so of when they were going to wake Max up and remover the respirator and let Helen and Chris visit with him, though who knows how "awake" he will even be considering the medications that he will be on for the next while... All in all, it was encouraging to see the relief of having gotten past the biggest hurdles with no complications. We continue to pray that Max will recover quickly and completely and will not experience any setbacks or infections or anything of the like and that the result of this traumatic event will be new and refreshed life and energy.
He will be in ICU for at least another day where he will not be able to receive visitors other than his immediate family, and even then that will be restricted for the time being.
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Arlene Brewer
10/3/2012 01:31:58 pm
Thanks for the blog update, Phil. Have been praying all day (and last night) for Max and Helen and family. So glad Chris is with Helen and that they will be able to speak briefly to Max this evening. We are thanking the Lord now that he came through the surgery so well and will continue to keep him in prayer as recovery begins. We pray that there will be no complications and that his recovery will be swift and provide a more full life and many years with his family and the people he serves in Christ. Thanks be to God for his mercy and grace. Scott, Sean and I send our love to Max and his family.
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Chester and Isabelle
10/3/2012 02:10:09 pm
Thanks Phil.
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Jan Halverson
10/3/2012 04:25:38 pm
Thank you Phil for keeping us informed regarding Max's condition. At the moment it soulds like all is going well as planned. Praise God. Now I can have a good nights sleep. Looking forward to tomorrow's post. We rejoyce that God is so good.
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Norma Nashalook
10/4/2012 01:13:15 am
appreicated
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