Still Have a Long Road Ahead

Henry is having another cleaning on Tuesday with all the medications and pain we ask that he has NO VISITORS on Tuesday July 13th. So he can rest.

Henry has been in a lot of pain since the pelvic surgery. He is pretty out of it and has not had a real good day since the surgery. We are asking if you stop by and he is resting PLEASE let him rest. Also for the time being please DO NOT call his room if you would just send a card and/or prayers.

We have all been so encouraged with how well Henry is healing, and still are, but Henry is still very hurt and he has a very long road ahead of him.

As always love to all and keep the prayers coming!!

Resting Comfortably

Henry is sleeping soundly tonight so no real big news. There is talk that he will be moving out of ICU this week. He had X Rays last night to ensure things were aligned correctly in his pelvis but the Dr's have not read or given us the results hopefully everything is in the right place and we can move on to the next area. Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Butterfly

Henry,

You are like a beautiful butterfly,

beating its wings against a cocoon,

who emerges strong enough to fly!!

Can't wait to see you spread your wings again!

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by

every experience in which you really stop to

look fear in the face...

You must do the thing you think you cannot do"

-Eleanor Roosevelt

On the Fence

Henry said (yes you read that correctly) that it felt "Like he was riding a fence" this morning.

All is good the pelvis is completely finished!!!!! Henry was able to speak to Bonnie and Barb on the phone this morning, the nurse held the phone to his ear. The talk is that next week they would like to start repairing his crushed elbow and begin the long and painful skin grafts on his leg.

Henry still has alot of surgeries and things to go through but with each one we are closer to getting him walking talking(more) and home.

Surgery went well

Prayers are definitely working! Henry's surgery went well. We received a text from Bonnie around 1am and the Dr had just came out to talk to Her and Barb. It sounds like the pelvis is done yeah. They pinned and plated the back part of the pelvis which is permanent and the plan is to still leave the temporary pins and bar on the front on to heal. Not alot of detail yet but wanted to ensure everyone that the surgery was successful.

The elbow will be a different day and surgery. And lots more prayers and support!

Friday July 9th Evening

Henry was finally taken back to surgery around 6:30pm for a 7hr surgery on his pelvis. The surgery was supposed to begin earlier today but was delayed for other traumas in the hospital. The day was filled with anticipation of when the surgery would begin.

Today was a bit different at the hospital for Barb Bonnie and Hank because now that Henry is aware of what is going on he also was anticipating being taken back to the O.R . I am sure he was excited anxious and very scared at the same time, as we all are, for a very serious and extensive surgery.

As always everyone appreciates the thoughts and prayers of family, friends and well wishers we do not personally know. Word of Henry's condition continues to grow each day and the support is wonderful. Ironically much to Henry's chagrin the internet has been a great source of communication and support, maybe it will change some of his thoughts and he will be doing some of his own updates soon. Take Care, Pray Hard and Stay Safe.

My visit with Henry

I went to see Henry yesterday, (hi Henry!!)

When I arrived, I saw his wife Barb, through the window of his room, reading him cards that were sent. Henry was smiling, and it was great to see! (please keep the cards & letters coming!)

So he can see them, Barb, and his mom, Bonnie have been taping all his cards on the wall in front of his bed.
He has to lay flat, so there is no pressure on the stablizing bar, connected to his pelvis.
There is a beautiful, carved wooden angel, made by his dad, watching over him, and pictures of family & friends all around.

When I came into the room, he started talking to me, man was I surprised!!
I hadn't known he was talking!! It was great to hear his voice!
Henry was alert, his color was good, and he seemed comfortable.
His mother arrived shortly after I did, and his face just lit up when she walked in!
The love in his eyes, when he looks at his wife Barb, leaves you breathless.

He has a major surgery scheduled for today, on his pelvis.
Let us pray, the doctors can do all that needs to be done, and for Henry's strength to stay the course!

We all love you Henry!!!
-Brenda