So here’s the upside of not sharing an update for 11 days, lots of good news to share!
Jim has been weening off the ventilator now for the past week. He is up to 16 hours with no machine, breathing completely on his own. They are still giving him some oxygen while he is breathing through his trach, but Jimmy is doing all of the work.
Jim’s appetite is not real big and he still has a feeding tube to get his nutrition. He has been nibbling on what they give him, but hospital meatloaf leaves a lot to be desired. Joe is trying to get the ok to bring him a hamburger.
He is spending time in a chair each day. We can’t appreciate how a slight change of scenery can boost morale. Jim has a talking valve he can now use. Takes some effort, but he caught on to it right away. So much easier to communicate than reading lips. PT has started up again and he is regaining some strength in his arms.
Jim just needs to continue to gain strength and be 100% breathing on his own to get to the rehab center. A doctor from Shirly Ryan visits Jim at RML and is keeping tabs on his performance.
Jim’s spirit is positive and his resolve is determined.
Anne van Amerongen : Good morning, James, As I have my daughter’s dog, Echo, visiting for two weeks, I love the morning sun. no rain!! My first grandchild, Tye, is off to the University of Arizona and the rest of the family was off to offer advice! and assist him to getting moved into the dorm. Thus, I get the dog. My memories of my first year at university are flooding back. All I can say is “yikes”.
Reading notes from your friends, your motorcycle trips across the country, and your friends all around the world, you are an amazing man for sure. Hugs love Anne van ………….
•8/17/21
Tiffany Johnston : Thanks for the updates. We’re all thinking of you and praying for you, Jim. You’ve made great progress. Keep it up. I look forward to your Facebook posts when you’re back in full swing. You always made me laugh with your humor and wit.
•8/17/21
Somu Patil : Jim praying for your speedy recovery all the way from Hong Kong! You promised to fly me when I visit The States. So, no slacking… need you back in action soon!
C’mon let’s pull together.
•8/17/21
Linda Lawrence : Our low altitude prayers from WI are soaring to the heavens! Wonderful progress. Keep working hard. ❤️ Bob and Linda
•8/16/21
Marc Epner : Thanks for the update. Seeing Anthony’s comments below, I’m reminded that there is a group of friends praying for Jim from even higher altitudes. 😉 That is of course because I am part of Jim’s flying family. I am looking forward to when we are able to visit Jim and cheer him on face to face. Keep it going Jim.
ME
•8/16/21
Cheryl Story : Thanks for the update ❤️
•8/16/21
Anthony Curran : Thanks for the update Bob!
Just got off the phone with a mutual friend of Jim’s who reports that he prayed for him atop a mountain in Ireland.
I was on a mountain top in Nevada (good prayer WiFi) doing the same.
LETS GO JIM!
•8/16/21