Monday, November 23, 2009

Big step forward!

John's peep (ventalator presure) is now at 5 and the oxygen assist level is 40%. Under normal situations this would mean that he would be taken off the ventalator. However, with the ARDS, they are keeping him on it just a little longer. He is completely offf the heavy sedation but he is on pain killers. The sedation medicine that he was on was DIPRIVAN which is the same medicine that Michael Jackson was using. Things are moving in the right direction.
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  1. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    So glad to hear that things are moving forward! May John continue to make progress daily. Once again we are shown the amazing power of prayer! May God continue to bless you! What a reminder during this Holiday Season that we have so much to be Thankful for.

    Clarann Register

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  2. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I will keep praying for you Karen.....I will be out of town til Dec. 8th, but I am taking my prayer list with me! Love you, Katie Milojevic...your Portland friend and prayer warrior

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  3. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Chapman Family, letting you know that we are thinking of you and praying for you daily. It sounds as if John is making steady progress.. Karen, remember to TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, while you are taking care of everyone else..
    The Cupples Family

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  4. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Robin, Great News! thanks for handling the blog. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ME TO TAKE OVER FOR A WHILE. Deb

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  5. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Last night's fortune in my cookie stated "You will witness a miracle."

    My first thought was of John...he's a miracle happening.

    Blessings to all.

    Dodo Boisvert

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  6. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Steve and Kate Milojevic went to see John tonight...Karen was in the room....he knew us, tired to squeeze our hands, kissed Karen...made funny faces....put his lip up in a sneer to a snide remark Steve said about him being a "Southerer", looked around the room, clearly knew us, but not exactly what is going on.....Our John is waking up!...

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  7. AnonymousNovember 24, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    You can do eet...
    You can do eet all night long...!
    Go Chappy, go Chappy, go Chappy....


    WaSP

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  8. The KnottsNovember 25, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    Just got the word about your condition yesterday. We are all gald that you are making a recovery one small step at a time. We are all praying for you, even me (Don).
    - The Knott Family

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