Just about an hour ago, the medical team turned off the breathing machine to test dad's ability to breathe on his own. So far, so good. Dad even started to come around a little and wanted to ask a couple of questions. We provided him with a piece of paper and a pen and he wrote out his questions. The first was "what is going on?", to which we explained what has happened. His second question was he wanted to know whether or not he won re-election to his spot on the executive board for ASPE! And that's my dad in a nutshell-- always focused straight ahead.
He needs to be able to continue breathing on his own for at least 2 hours and maintain good vitals. If that turns out to be the case, they could remove the breathing tube today, which should ease his pain considerably. Beyond that, we're still looking at an MRI and possibly moving him out of ICU within the next couple of days.
My mom and my sister just spoke with the neurologist at the hospital-- I wasn't there as I had stepped away to find an Internet connection. So I'm heading back over to find out what the report is there. I'll update more when I have it.
Please continue to pray for healing for dad and strength for each of us.
ps-- if you get the chance, please post comments to this blog that we may be able to share with dad whenever he is awake. Also, we would all appreciate hearing from you-- anything at all if possible just to keep us encouraged as we're quite lonely and disconnected out here. Thanks!
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The ARBC church family is praying for you all. Thank you for the updates.
ReplyDeleteWe're here- reading and praying with you! Wish we could do "more" from here. So- did he get re-elected? You left us hanging. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the updates. Tell everyone out there that we pray for His strength, love, and peace to get you through this crisis and get the Parks family back home soon.
ReplyDeleteRod and Janice
Johnathan, how wonderful this blog is to keep us all updated. Rudy and I cannot get all of you off of our minds. We pray so hard that you will soon get Norman home. We want to reach out to your family so much. Please tell Norman that we love him and we know he will overcome this and be home soon. Give your mom our love. Tell her we know the Lord will give her the strength to deal with each day as it comes, as well as you, Cassie, Betty, Josh, and Melinda. We are working hard to get him on all the prayer lists we can. Our love and prayers, Rudy and Sue
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to keep us updated. We are praying continually for God's healing hand to be upon Norman and for strength, comfort to the family. Is there anything we can help Melinda with here?
ReplyDeleteTerry and Diana Monroe
Thank you for the blog as we are all anxious to hear of Norman's progress. The Parks family means so much to our church and my family. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly..N.C. News Flash - "Duke beats Vanderbilt"
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with your family. We are praying for healing for Norman and for him to experience God's presence. We are praying for God to give wisdom to all those who are providing care for him and for each of you as you care for each other. May God give you strength each day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates - if there any other specific prayer requests that any of you have - be sure to post them. Know that there are many people who are praying for you today.
-Joe & Selena Sinclair
That is great to hear bud! We are continuing to pray for all of you! Thank you for taking your time to keep us all up to date! I know God is on our side and will only make us stronger everyday! Let us know what we can do from here. Always in our prayers we love you!
ReplyDeletePhilip, Charity, Dylan, & Braden
WE LOVE YOU UNCLE NORMAN!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jon for all the updates. It really helps me focus my prayers. Tell your Dad we look forward to having him well and back home.
ReplyDeletePsalm 30:2 "O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me."
Psalm 103:3 "The LORD forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases."
Psalm 118:17 "I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done."
Proverbs 4:20-22 "My son, pay attention to what the LORD says; listen closely to His words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body."
Tricia and I are keeping Norman and the rest of the family in our prayers. We're very glad to hear of the progress so far, and will keep praying for continued improvement.
ReplyDeleteTricia and Ernie
Hey Brenda, you know I am praying night and day for Norman and you. Please give Norman a hug for me and tell him I will continue to pray for his healing. I'm so glad Cassie and Jon are with you. I know they are a source of strength and joy to both you and Norman. I haven't called you on your cell cause I didn't want to run up your minutes. Everything at work is fine and everyone here is praying for you. Wish I had gave you a hug Friday before I left work, I'll give you a really big one when you come home which I hope and pray is soon. Hang in there! Lots of Love, Rhonda Wilcox PS - thanks Jon for the blog!
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with Norman and his family. I have only known Norman for a couple of weeks, as I just started working with him. My office is right beside his. I wish him the best on his road to recovery.
ReplyDelete-Will Lawrence