James is doing remarkably well for someone on two types of life support. He is slowly being weaned from the ventilator to full reliance on ECMO. He is now able to spend a large portion of the day on a tracheostomy mask (only for oxygen support rather than complete pressure control or pressure support). He participates in physiotherapy from Monday to Friday, and continues to impress the team with increasing intervals on the treadmill. All of his vital signs are within normal ranges. We are at the ideal stage for transplant.
James' strength is also in his attitude. James has a positive resolve with a pure motivation towards the goal of achieving transplant. He endures through the discomforts of pain and anxiety with incredible hope. He fights as though there is a single discourse and possible outcome. James doesn't allow the fears to overwhelm his being. I wish I could emulate his drive for survival. I wish I could prevent the wanderings of my heart and mind to different futures. I wish I could imagine the impossible. I do everything to remain hopeful about our future. We may never grow old together, but I want a chance to be together in health. We deserve a chance. That is enough to push forward.
Dear Adena and James,
ReplyDeleteEvery day I check your blog for an update and every day I hope to read lungs became available.
I hope that day will come soon, hold on hold on hold on.
Love and hugs
Djuna from Holland
We are holding on, and holding on, and holding on. We are so grateful for endless support from all over the world. Thank you, Djuna.
DeleteDear James and Adena,
ReplyDeleteWe check your blog every day. Soon we will be in the city for Carl's testing and I would be so pleased to meet you Adena. Your love has given you both remarkable strength. You give us hope. It will happen, you deserve so much, I have hope and faith for all of us.
Love
Susan
You are in our thoughts, Susan and Carl. We are with you on this journey. I look forward to meeting you, but I wish it were under better circumstances. There is an incredible transplant family at TGH. We all take care of each other. You are in loving hands. xoxo. Thank you for your continuous support.
Deletethats great news 5 minutes on the treadmill we are still sending lots of prayers to the big guy asking him to send james some new lungs soon
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping is along our journey! We really appreciate your support and encouragement!
DeleteI always thought James was an inspiration ,but after all he has been through ,and now he is doing the treadmill. What a trooper.He is like that little bunny that keeps going and going and going.I prayer your lungs come very very soon.You have worked hard enough for them.
ReplyDeleteAdena I hope you are getting a little sleep here and there. Prayers for you both.Stay strong xoxoxoxDonna
Sleep is hard, but I do my best, because I know that to take care of James, I must take care of myself. Thank you for your continuous support, Donna.
DeletePeace to your heart Adena; gentle soothing winds to calm your brain; and may your minds eye see only the loving future awaiting you and James.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Thank you, Pamela. I intend to collect those hugs in the near future, a loving future, of course.
DeleteIs it possible for James to have visitors? I would love to drive in from Kitchener, if I thought I could give James a hug. Prayers for you both, Adena. Love, Betty
ReplyDeleteO, Betty, that is very sweet! I will give James a hug from you! Visiting in the ICU is restricted to immediate family only. Thank you for your prayers!
DeleteMost prostate cancers are adenocarcinomas, cancers that arise in glandular cells of the prostate’s epithelial tissue. Prostate cancers usually progress slowly and produce no symptoms in the initial stages. Eventually, the tumor may enlarge like mine use too, the prostate gland, pressing on the urethra and causing painful or frequent urination and blood in the urine. So I was so uncomfortable with this prostate cancer diseases then I decided to do online search on how to cure cancer because I well have read a lot about herbal medicine, I came across a lot of testimony how Dr Itua cure HIV/herpes then Cancer was listed below the comment.with courage I contacted Dr Itua and he sent me his herbal medicine through Courier service then I was asked to pick it up at my post office which i quickly did. I contacted Dr Itua that i have received my herbal medicine so he instructs me on how to drink it for three weeks and that is how Dr Itua Herbal Medicine cure my prostate Cancer, The treatment takes three weeks and I was cured completely. Dr Itua is a god sent and I thank him every day of my life. Contact him now On:Email:drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com/ Whatsapp:+2348149277967.
ReplyDeleteHe listed to that he can as well cure the following diseases below.... Cerebral Amides. Lung Cancer,Brain cancer,Esophageal cancer,Gallbladder cancer,Gestational trophoblastic disease,Head and neck cancer,Hodgkin lymphoma Intestinal cancer,Kidney cancer,Leukemia,Liver cancer,Melanoma,Mesothelioma,Multiple myeloma,Neuroendocrine tumors,Hodgkin lymphoma,Oral cancer,Ovarian cancer,Sinus cancer,Soft tissue sarcoma,Spinal cancer,Stomach cancer,Meniere's disease , Testicular cancer,Throat cancer,Thyroid Cancer,Uterine cancer,Vaginal cancer,Vulvar cancer. Alzheimer's disease,Autism,measles, tetanus, whooping cough, tuberculosis, polio and diphtheria Adrenocortical carcinoma. Alma, Uterine Cancer, Breast Cancer, Allergic diseases. Kidney cancer, Love Spell, Glaucoma., Cataracts,Macular degeneration,Cardiovascular disease,Lung disease.Enlarged prostate,Osteoporosis.Generalized dermatitis,Alzheimer's disease,Brain Tumor,Lupus,Endomertil Cancer, cerebrovascular diseases
Dementia.Colo rectal cancer, Lottery Spell, Bladder Cancer, Skin Cancer,Ovarian Cancer,Pancreatic Cancer, HIV /Aids,Brain Tumor, Herpes, Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Inflammatory bowel disease, Copd, Diabetes, Hepatitis