The Big Guy had a good day today. His blood pressure remained stable. His temperature was a little low, but okay.
He is receiving a new antibiotic due to yet another discovered infection. We were told that different courses of antibiotics are commonly given to burn patients due to the many different types of infections that inevitably arise.
Now, for the great news!! Bill opened his pearly blue eyes today while a nurse was working with him. Dawn asked him to blink if he heard her - and he did! Then, she asked him to move his foot - and he did this as well! He opened his eyes a couple hours later when his arm was raised for another procedure. It seems as if he was wondering "What are you doing to me now?" This does not mean that he is "waking up". We are sure he won't remember a thing but boy, it was so nice to see him respond.
He is still on track for grafting surgery on his chest, upper right arm and possibly his face tomorrow morning. If all goes well with the grafting, he may also receive a tracheotomy to replace the intubation tube.
Please keep the Big Guy in your prayers, as tomorrow is an important day for him.
You may know him as Bill, Billy, Willy, William, Dad, Papa, Grampa, Great-Papa, Uncle Bill, Mr. Ryan, Uncle Blueberry, Thick-headed Irishman,....whatever you call him, he's one of a kind and has always been there for everyone.
Bill & Dawn
Bill,
ReplyDeletewe missed you at our July meeting. Your chair was empty but you are in our thoughts and prayers every day.
Keep up the good fight and beat this problem. We need your valued help and advice to make the right decisions.
Seymour Wetlands Commission
Steve, Peter, Ralph, Elise and John
YEA!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLinc
Bill,
ReplyDeleteyou are in our thoughts and prayers and we are all wishing you a full recovery. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Individuals like you that help make our town better on thier own time, are a very valuable asset. Most important at this time is that you take good care of yourself.
We are all cheering for you!!!
Robert J. Koskelowski
Seymour First Selectman
You made me cry, not tears of sadness but of joy! Aunt Dawn, Nancy, Karrie and Pinky, keep up the faith, your dedication to being there at his side each day is where he will draw his strength and will give us all hope. I sit in Mom's garden and pray with my Dad for Uncle Bill. It puts me in a place of love, strength and peace. We will come to see him before going to Vermont. Love and Kisses, Sue, Marty Ryan and Corey.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news ... good luck tomorrow ... we will be thinking and praying for you all day ...
ReplyDeleteBill and Lisa
I told ya he is the best!! He will do this! Each day I read this and each day I pray a little harder. Dawn, take care of yourself and get rested as much as you can. I love you both.
ReplyDeleteAnnie (LaVallee
Dawn I'm praying for Bill, as you know we have been friends for over 40 years, the big Irishman is strong , he'll fight and fight, and he'll make it thru, he has much to live for...I love him and all your family. Anything needed just ask. Cilla & Tony
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the good news! Prayers are powerful!! We are with you in thought and prayer each day. Love to all. Dave and Deborah
ReplyDeleteHey Nancy,
ReplyDeleteMatthew and I are keeping your Dad and your family in our prayers. We hope that his surgery was a success today. Hang in there! We love you!
Lynnette & Matthew
The guys from Ansantwae Lodge #89 are pulling for you and hope you get better quicker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Dawn,and your whole family.
ReplyDeleteThis is good news, positive news. We have the whole Ryan family and especially Bill in our daily prayers, keep the faith!!!!
ReplyDeleteDarren & Susie Zombro
All my prayers go out to Bill and the family. I know that Bill will make it through, because my Dad told him that if I was bad he could beat me up. :) (I know Dawn will remember that one, and maybe it will bring a smile to your face)
ReplyDeleteChris, Elva, Nick & Rachel DeSoiza
Dear Dawn and family, What a wonderful call I received from you, Kerry and Ellie Happy Birthday never sounded so good. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteWe all prayed for Bill and all of you that on that special day all went well and you were able to see Bill without head bandages as Pinky had earlier that day.
Love to you all, Mark, Melon, Joyce and Christine