Jim is continuing to have progress everyday. He is one of the few patients in the NICU (Neuro ICU) that is able to talk. His nurses are appreciative of that…most of the time. The trach that went in on Friday is doing its job. The combination of not being able to use his hands and not being able to communicate when he had the vent in was difficult to say the least.
He spent all day yesterday breathing on his own. So he has the trach hooked up to oxygen, but it is not pushing air. There is still a lot of “crap” in Jim’s lungs that he he took in from the lake. Water, sand, and gravel. Haven’t seen a minnow yet, but it’s not out of the realm. Last night they did turn on the vent to make it easier for him to sleep.
He is able to lift his arms a little. He had even rehearsed a tik tok dance, but it’s not quite ready for posting. I assured him it would go viral.
Dale from OT was just in and went through moving his arms and legs. Plan is to get Jim into his motorized chair later this morning and go for a ride.
Not sure on the time frame yet, but when Jim is ready to leave here he will go to in patient rehab back home in Chicago.
I read Jim all the comments and well wishes that you all have left. He enjoys hearing from everyone. Please keep them coming!
Jill Drazek : Hi Jim!
I know you are a strong and determined person. Use these qualities to recover! I pray that God floods you and your family with His love, peace and hope every day. I pray that He heals you . I pray that God’s plan for you keeps you moving forward.
•7/13/21
Donald Clarke : I hope you have a speedy recovery. Sending prays to you and your family. Stay strong!
•7/12/21
PAUL MORTELL : For Jim:
I wanted to be very respectful of what was going on and didn’t share anything about this until Suzie gave me the green light for limited situations.
SO— Jim—
From your neighbors:
Bella (Katerina): Apparently, her brother is a Priest in Greece–there’s a Mass being said for you in Greece –(she was on it–might have already happened last week).
When I told her the news, she was devastated and said “That Jim Bosco,,, what a GREAT MAN,,,, whenever I ask him for help or to donate time/equipment to build our neighborhood garden, he always shows up”
Claudea Heise– your ex-neighbor, and arch challenger on FaceBook–that at the end of the day, absolutely loves you, and loves the spar….She’s been texting me every day to see how you are doing.
Dick and Cecilia Mortell (Paul’s brother and sister-in-law)— praying– sending prayers.
My whole family.
You know that I’m married to a Mr. Catholic grade-school, life-long Loyola member–who is still very spiritual, yet doesn’t go to church…
I grew up in a very loosey-goosey Presbyterian or maybe Methodist situation.
SOooooo– we went to St. Malachy’s yesterday morning for Mass and we prayed. And prayed.
So that’s it, Jim Bosco– just when I thought I was agnostic, I’m praying.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo
•7/12/21
Sharon Arnowitz : Bob- I am Jimmy’s first cousin and on behalf of the Arnowitz/Bosco clan I would like to thank you for all these updates! Andy and I were able to have a short FaceTime call with Jim yesterday and saw he still has his sense of humor! Please keep the updates coming. As for you Jimmy- EVERYBODY is sending love and Good Vibes your way! We all love you!!! I will visit as soon as I get the green light. XOXOXO
•7/12/21
Faisal Hameed : May God help you recover quickly and back home soon to your family and loved ones
•7/12/21
Laura Cesario-Mosur : Bosco….
What’s happening? We’re all thinking about you and praying for you and yours. If your dad needs anything please have him call me.
I’m just a hop, skip, and jump away.
Donald Trump said hello.
Cesario.
•7/12/21
Jaffer Ali : God Bless Jim and let him know that all of the team here has been praying for him daily. As soon as Jim and the family say we can visit, we will be there.
•7/12/21
George Burdell : GOOD NEWS! LET’S GO JIM!
•7/12/21