Room Change

Hey everyone

Today was a busy day. When we got to the hospital, there was an awesome nurse with Dad named Roy. He stood with us for like 25 minutes and explained so much stuff about what is going on with Dad.

He said he bumped up his sedation and morphine because he didn't like him looking uncomfortable like he was. He told us something that he has heard the neurologists tell patients families before that really made a lot of sense.

He said, when Mark is agitated, moving around, thrashing, cringing, and getting upset --- it isn't good for him. It isn't good because he is wasting energy. His brain needs every bit of energy it can use right now to heal and to get better. When his brain is stressed out like that it is not healing. Sedation is good for right now as he continues to heal. So, they moved him though today out of the Neuro Trauma ICU back to the Shock Trauma ICU(where he was before).

The visiting hours are back to what they were --- but have changed in the fact that they do not want him getting too upset. An immediate family member must be present at all times for any visitation. I think this will help him with being less agitated. Us visiting him for shorter times and letting him sleep through the night will help him get better.

If you go to church tomorrow, or even for those of you that won't , please say some good prayers for Dad and for his continued healing and recovery. We love all of you guys... and thank you so much for all the sweet comments.

Love Meg