December 28, 2011; It's Brian Again

Well here I am back sitting in the hospital while Marci, the stronger of the two of us, heads home for some much needed R&R. But I wanted to give you all a wonderful update. All your prayers and well wishes during the last week and a half have been just wonderful and appreciated. They are certainly doing the trick. Around 12:30 today I arrived at the hospital and met up with Marci in the cafeteria. She wanted to get back upstairs by quarter to one because of his chest PT and such. Well to my surprise, I walk in to see Ian sitting there in bed sans bipap mask. Also he had no oxygen mask on either. The RT(respiratory therapist) stated she had basically just gotten to the room and did his chest PT. All that went fine and of course Ian didn't enjoy the feel of yet another tube going down his nose and throat but he doesn't have a choice. So anyway, here it is almost two and a half hours later at 320 and Ian still is off all oxygen supplies. His saturation level has stayed steady at 97-98 the entire time except for a couple of times when he coughed, good coughs too, when the sats level dipped to 93-94 but went right back up again. He is also currently sitting in his wheelchair playing his mobigo game and hasn't stopped since. I just wanted to take these quick moments before his chest PT, cough assist and such all start again around 330. So thanks again for all the well wishes and prayers and they are making their way over to Ian as we can see but this huge step forward. Keep you all updated. 

Prayers and strength to all of you and for Ian to come home soon!--- Shara Freeman  

What good news. Really glad to hear that he is progressing so well. We will continue to send our positive thoughts and prayers in your direction. --Mary Maslow  

We will continue to pray that Ian gets stronger and healthier. I know how hard it is to be at the hospital for a long time. Please let me if there is anything we can do to help. --Carye Everett 

Such good news! Been thinking about all of you today. I have some out of town company. Still checking in and sending positive thoughts your way. Take care, Trish Redding
Awesome! --Barbara Paige
Zach asked us to please send Ian his get well wishes and let him know he is missed at Cub Scouts! We are all thinking of him, and are glad to read that he is improving. Our thoughts are with all of you! Keep up the great work Ian, you are such a strong and amazing little boy! Samantha, Mike, Sarah and Zach Schaefer
Great news! Hope the good news continues!--Helen Dagilis
What wonderful news! Keep up the good work, Ian. --- Annelise Sullivan 
Brian and Marci,
We just found out about Ian and are so sorry for everything you are going through! You are amazing, strong parents and Ian is so lucky to have you!! Stay strong and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!! So great to hear that things are on the upswing!!
Stacy and Steve Lunenfeld  


Attaboy Ian!....keep up the good work!...You'll be feeling better and better.....I'm thinking about you.....Uncle Bruce

So glad to see this update! Way to go, Ian!! --Audrey Kline  

Keep up the good work Ian  --Aunt Leslie

This is the best news I have heard in weeks!!! --Lisa Lewis

Great news! Keep Up the good work Ian. Thinking of you...Mindy Wassel

Great news Brian! --Kevin Appleby

So happy to hear your good news. We will continue to pray for your whole family. May you find peace in the days ahead. Jenny & Andy Dansicker  

What wonderful news. Glad to hear about such an improvement for Ian. I hope it continues!! :) --Lanaye Hoover  

Fantastic news!!!!!! --Karen Maimone

YAY IAN!!!!!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!! :)-- Heather Schwartzman Hackerman  

Such wonderful news to read! Keep up the good work Ian!!!--Stephanie Weinstein  

Thank Goodness! Way to go Ian!!!! --Leslie Sands  

This is great news! --Tamara Flax

What a wonderful relief! Great news!  --Elena French 

So wonderful to hear!!! Still will be keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
Lynne and Larry Lichtig  

Wow! What great news. Thanks for the update! --Jo Greenberg  

That is great news.... That's the kind of think I want to hear. Keep it up IAN!!!!--Scot Lippenholz  

I am so grateful!! xoxo. The picture you sent is priceless. --Aunt Susan 

So happy to hear good news.--Rachel Levitan  

Brian what fantastic news, thanks for sharing!! Prayers will continue and hopefully Ian will continue to improve so you can all come home. --Susan Ritmiller

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