Moving on Up!

Rene is doing Better and Moving on Up...to the 4th floor that is!

Rene will be moved from the ICU later this evening and into his new room at Sutter General (room number to be posted tomorrow). Wednesday, the ICU staff were treated to Mama Julie's homemade "World's Best Cookies" as a gift of THANKS for their special care and attention to our Champ.

Yesterday, Rene enjoyed his first meal made from solid food. His dinner consisted of ground turkey, mash potatoes and tomato soup which he thoroughly enjoyed. Rene even managed to top off his feast with 3 of Mom's famous cookies by persuading his nurse to smuggle them into his room only to be washed down with a glass of milk. While the "new" experience of eating real food was worth the wait it proved to be an exhausting experience as shortly thereafter, Rene fell into a deep sleep for hours...Zzzzzzz.

Rene has also started physical therapy, twice a day, to regain use of his muscles. Rene is definitely feeling more awake and coherent and welcomes his Prayer Warriors to stop in for "short visits" as he still needs plenty of sleep and rest.

Please continue to pray that the scientists and doctors at the Mayo Clinic complete their analysis of Rene's pathology report and provide positive outcomes of treatment for the Wegener's Disease.

Note: When visiting, please keep in mind that Rene's vocal chords are strained and is only able to whisper. Please encourage Rene to continue communicating by writing on his clipboard.

Psalms 28: 6-7

Praise be to the LORD,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.

The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.